Gulzar's 1975 Classics: 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam' - One a Hit, Other a Cult Masterpiece

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Gulzar's 1975 Classics: 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam' - One a Hit, Other a Cult Masterpiece
- •In 1975, Gulzar directed two timeless films, 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam', which stood out from typical masala movies.
- •'Aandhi', a political drama starring Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen, was rumored to be based on Indira Gandhi and Feroze Gandhi's relationship, but was inspired by Tarkeshwari Sinha and Indira Gandhi.
- •The music of 'Aandhi', composed by R.D. Burman, featured evergreen songs like 'Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi Shikwa To Nahin' and 'Tum Aa Gaye Ho To Noor Aa Gaya Hai'.
- •'Mausam', a musical romantic film with Sharmila Tagore and Sanjeev Kumar, won the National Award for Second Best Feature Film and Best Actress for Sharmila Tagore.
- •Both films faced production challenges and controversies, with 'Aandhi' being banned during the Emergency, but eventually achieved cult classic status.
Why It Matters: Gulzar's 'Aandhi' and 'Mausam' from 1975 are celebrated as timeless classics with iconic music.
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