This 54-year-old film was a blockbuster, featured 9 soulful songs, including 3 major hits, the film is.., lead actors are...
In the ever-evolving world of showbiz, many films come and go. Some entertain us, stay with us for a little while and before we know it vanishes from our memory before we know it. but in the middle of all this, there are some rare gems that not only touch a chord but also remain etched in our memory for years to come. One such example is a cult classic that was released in 1971, and its strong message, impeccable storyline, and soulful music still resonate.
The film that we are talking about is none other than Anand, giving out a profound message on life and death. This more than 5 decades old film still holds a special place in the hearts of the audience.
Directed by a celebrated filmmaker, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, this cult classic had a star-studded cast with Rajesh Khanna in the lead, who played the role of an ill patient who was beyond optimistic, and Amitabh Bachchan as Dr. Bhaskar, who saw Anand's emotional journey. The plot of the film revolves around a young man who is diagnosed with cancer, but instead of feeling disdained and dejected by life, he chooses to stay optimistic and live the remaining days of his life with positivity and joy. Much like his name and the title of the film, he spread happiness despite his illness. In the supporting there are other strong performers like Sumita Sanyal, Ramesh Deo, and Seema Deo.
But besides the film that is itself a masterpiece, its music is no less. The film features 9 soulful tracks composed by Salil Chowdhury and lyrics written by Gulzar and Yogesh. The music is sung by legends like Mukesh, Manna Dey, and Lata Mangeshkar. Tracks like 'Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye', 'Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli', 'Maine Tere Liye', and 'Na Jiya Lage Na' still touch an emotional nerve of the audience today and resonate with them.
Made on a humble budget of Rs. 1 crore, the film hit gold at the box office, collecting Rs. 81 crores at the box office and becoming one of the biggest blockbusters of 1971. It was also marked as the 17th consecutive hit of superstar Rajesh Khanna, and bagged multiple Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Actor.
Anand wasn't just a film, but it was a timeless classic that provoked the audience to think and gave a strong message on life and pain.
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