Anand (1971)
8.5
The classic story of a terminally ill man who wishes to live life to the full before the inevitable occurs, as told by his best friend. Director:Hrishikesh Mukherjee |
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6 wins
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Rajesh Khanna | ... |
Anand Saigal
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Jaichand
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| Amitabh Bachchan | ... |
Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee
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Babu Moshai
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Sumita Sanyal | ... |
Renu
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Ramesh Deo | ... |
Dr. Prakash Kulkarni
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Seema Deo | ... |
Mrs. Suman Kulkarni
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Asit Sen | ... |
Chandranath
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Muralilal #1
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Dev Kishan | ||
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Atam Prakash | ... |
Ranjeet
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Lalita Kumari | ... |
Mrs. Sanyal
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Savita | ||
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Brahm Bhardwaj | ... |
Moni Baba
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Lalita Pawar | ... |
Matron D'Sa
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Gurnam Singh | ||
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Durga Khote | ... |
Renu's Mother (Guest Appearance)
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Dara Singh | ... |
Head Wrestler (Guest Appearance)
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Storyline
A melodramatic tale of a man with a terminal disease. The story begins with Dr Bhaksar winning a literary prize for his book about a patient called Anand. The rest is flashback. Anand, the title character, is suffering from lymphosarcoma of the intestine. He, however appears to be cheerful on the outside and is determined to extract as much pleasure from his remaining lifespan as is possible. Dr. Bhaskar his physician tends to Anand in his last days. After Anand dies we can however still hear his voice which was recorded on a tape. Dr Bhakser writes a book on his patient and wins a literary prize for it Written by Anonymous
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IndiaLanguage:
HindiFilming Locations:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaCompany Credits
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Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee: I will not let you leave me! I want to listen to you for at least 20 seconds!
[shouts]
Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee: Speak to me!
Anand Saigal: Babu Moshai...
[Babu Moshai looks up with a start at his friend - then he sees a tape recorder]
Anand Saigal: [voice played on tape recorder] Babu Moshai, we are mere puppets in the game of life and death. Whatever happens here, we do not know for it is all in the hands of the Almighty.
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Music by Salil Choudhury
Sung by Mukesh
Lyrics by Gulzar (as Sampooran Singh Gulzar) See more »
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The term "Babu Moshai" means "great gentleman." Raj Kapoor often affectionately addressed Hrishikesh Mukherjee with this term, just as Anand addresses Banerjee in the film. See more »Quotes
[Babu Moshai enters the room to see Anand lying still on his deathbed - too still. He rushes over to the bed and starts shaking him, weeping]Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee: I will not let you leave me! I want to listen to you for at least 20 seconds!
[shouts]
Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee: Speak to me!
Anand Saigal: Babu Moshai...
[Babu Moshai looks up with a start at his friend - then he sees a tape recorder]
Anand Saigal: [voice played on tape recorder] Babu Moshai, we are mere puppets in the game of life and death. Whatever happens here, we do not know for it is all in the hands of the Almighty.
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"Maine tere liye hi saat rang ke sapne"Music by Salil Choudhury
Sung by Mukesh
Lyrics by Gulzar (as Sampooran Singh Gulzar) See more »
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