# Anand (1971)

> A terminally ill optimist transforms his doctor's guarded worldview through an exuberant final encounter with friendship, laughter, and mortality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15619

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
- Cast: Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Sumita Sanyal, Ramesh Deo, Seema Deo, Lalita Pawar, Johnny Walker, Dev Kishan
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066763/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, melancholic, reflective evening, classic cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant journey through life and friendship that celebrates the joy of living, even in the face of death.

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