Aandhi (,
translation: Storm) is a
1975 Indian political drama film starring
Sanjeev Kumar and
Suchitra Sen, and directed by
Gulzar. At the time it was alleged that the film was based on the life of the then-Prime Minister
Indira Gandhi and her relationship with her estranged husband, but in reality, only the look was inspired by the politician
Tarkeshwari Sinha and
Indira Gandhi. The story is based on a chance meeting of an estranged couple after several years, when wife Aarti Devi, now a leading politician happens to stay in the hotel run by her husband during an election campaign. The movie is noted for its songs composed by
Rahul Dev Burman, written by Gulzar and sung by
Kishore Kumar and
Lata Mangeshkar.