"Aandhi," an Indian political drama film from 1975 starring Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen, was directed by Gulzar.
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However, during the national emergency of 1975, a few months after its release, the film was banned. The alleged grounds for the ban were the violation of the Model Election Code of Conduct, with claims that it could damage the reputation of the Congress party.
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The Election Commission prevented the film from releasing, and the ban was further reinforced with the declaration of a national emergency. The ban sparked national attention.
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Janata Party came to power following the 1977 national elections, they cleared the film, and it premiered on the state-run television channel. This film played a crucial role in Suchitra Sen's career and marked her last Hindi film before she retired from acting in 1978.
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At the 23rd Filmfare Awards, Suchitra Sen was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, while Sanjeev Kumar won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor. The film itself received the Filmfare Award for Best Film (Critics).
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The plot revolves around J.K. (played by Sanjeev Kumar), a hotel manager who rescues a politician's drunk daughter, Aarti (played by Suchitra Sen). They fall in love and get married, but differences lead to their separation.
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Years later, they meet again when Aarti is an established politician. Despite their closeness, Aarti hesitates to step forward due to concerns about her reputation and career.
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