Janata Party came to power it was re-released and also shown on the state-run national television. The film went on to become biggest hit of the Sen's Bollywood career, of which Aandhi was the last film, though she did two more Bengali films before retiring from acting in 1978. Critical reception 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. Gandhi's 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. References Bibliography Kali Aandhi (Hindi), by Kamleshwar. Rajpal and Sons, 2003. . External links 1975 films 1970s Hindi-language films 1970s feminist films Films scored by R. D. Burman 1970s political drama films Works about the Emergency (India) Censorship in India Films about politicians Films shot in Jammu and Kashmir Films about women in India Indian political drama films Indian feminist films Films with screenplays by Gulzar Films directed by Gulzar