Amidst the ruins replete with sensuality, the film is the account of a brief encounter and of a complex relationship of betrayal and fidelity, escape and involvement inextricably entwined, of ruthlessness and compassion. Even in this environment of “Khandahar” passes the breath of life.

Cast
Naseeruddin Shah
Shabana Azmi
Gita Sen
Pankaj Kapoor
Sreela Mazumder
Rajen Tarafdar
Annu Kapoor

Awards & Nominations:
​National Award – Best Direction (Mrinal Sen)
National Award- Best Actress (Shabana Azmi)
National Award – Best Editor – (Mrinmoy Chakraborty)

Chicago Film Festival – Best Film (Golden Hugo)
Montreal World Film Festival – Special Jury Prize
​International Film Guide Selection – Top 5 films of the year