Aandhi

J.K. (played by Sanjeev Kumar) is a Hotel manager. One day he gallantly comes to the rescue of a politicians drunk daughter, Aarti (Suchitra Sen). Aarti falls in love with J.

K. and both get married in a small ceremony. After few years, the married couple face many differences due to which they decide to separate. Years later, J.K.

and Aarti meet again when she is an established politician. Despite the separation, both of them feel the closeness but fearing that her name might be tarnished and jeopardise her career, Aarti does not want to step forward.Some critics, including Subhash K. Jha have drawn thematic parallels between Indira Gandhi and her father Jawaharlal Nehru as depicted in the film also references to their personal lives. Also the role of Sanjeev Kumar, having shades of Mrs.

Gandhis husband. All through the controversy, Gulzar denied any connection with Indira Gandhi, it was only after she lost the national elections in 1977 and Janata Party came to power, did he admit, Yes, the film was made with Indira Gandhi in mind. Sanjeev Kumar on his part said, only the characterisation of his role was based on Feroze Gandhi.