The film depicts the hurdles and mass massacre that Muslims from East Punjab faced in their attempt to migrate to the newly formed country Pakistan.
The main character is Saleem, the son of a tahsildar and a member of a big joint family living in a village of Eastern Punjab.
After spending a childhood full of smiles and laughter, Saleem joins the All India Muslim League as a college student and becomes an activist for the cause of an independent state.
In the end, Saleem, though deeply saddened over the sacrifices his family had to offer, feels content with his efforts and contributions to the formation of a separate state of Pakistan.
[1][2][3] The music of the film was composed by Nisar Bazmi and Ahmad Rahi was the lyricist: Khaak Aur Khoon was released on 23 March 1979 and performed averagely at the box office.