Aandhi
Synopsis
J.K. is a hotel Manager in a scenic location in India. One day he gallantly comes to the rescue of a drunk daughter, Aarti, of a politician, and chooses to be discrete about it. When she recovers, she and he fall in love; get married in a small marriage ceremony, have a daughter, and thereafter differences arise to such an extent that they decide to separate. Years pass J.K. and Aarti meet again when she is an established politician, both are still attracted to each other, but she does not want her name to be tarnished and stigmatized as a "separated" woman.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gulzar
- Screenplay & Story
- Gulzar
- Original Score
- Rahul Dev Burman
- Original Title
- Aandhi
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Filmyug
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gulzar
Gulzar, Kamleshwar
Rahul Dev Burman
K. Vaikunth
Gurudutt Shirali, Waman B. Bhosle
Jagdish Kumar, J. Om Prakash
Department Leadership Roster
Gulzar
Director
Gurudutt Shirali
Editor
Gulzar
Screenplay
J. Om Prakash
Producer
Rahul Dev Burman
Original Music Composer
K. Vaikunth
Director of Photography
Padma Rani
Costume Design
Waman B. Bhosle
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aandhi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aandhi about?
J.K. is a hotel Manager in a scenic location in India. One day he gallantly comes to the rescue of a drunk daughter, Aarti, of a politician, and chooses to be discrete about it. When she recovers, she and he fall in love; get married in a small marriage ceremony, have a daughter, and thereafter differences arise to such an extent that they decide to separate. Years pass J.K. and Aarti meet again when she is an established politician, both are still attracted to each other, but she does not want her name to be tarnished and stigmatized as a "separated" woman.
Who directed Aandhi?
Aandhi was directed by Gulzar.
Who stars in Aandhi?
The principal cast of Aandhi includes Sanjeev Kumar, Suchitra Sen, Om Shivpuri, A.K. Hangal, Rehman.
When was Aandhi released and how long is it?
Aandhi was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Aandhi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aandhi was composed by Rahul Dev Burman.
Is Aandhi based on a book or true story?
Aandhi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kamleshwar".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aandhi?
Aandhi holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).