zen Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 (edited) Anand was released in 1971, therefore celebrating its 50 years. It tells the story of a last stage cancer patient attempting to spend his remaining few months laughing and making a positive difference to others. Highlights the fact that while you come to the earth crying, you have the option to depart it laughing. It is a beautifully done film where a great story is backed up by great acting. The environment in the film whether it is the doctor-patient relationship or attempts to make random friends is memorable. Though the film is mostly shot indoors, it does pay tribute to Mumbai, which looks good esp. the beaches. Dr. Banerjee's (Babu Moshai), played by Amitabh Bachchan, frustrations with not being able to do much for the poor is understandable. Anand, played by Rajesh Khanna, is an iconic character. Since it is made in Bollywood, it has certain elements that cater to the tastes of Bollywood audiences but, in general, it appears to be closer to Italian neorealism films. It is a top notch effort by director Hrishikesh Mukherjee where his focus on simplicity has made the film evergreen. The film can motivate patients to keep a positive attitude during the pandemic. In Bollywood, there may be more popular (bigger hits) or big budget films, but Anand, with its simplicity, a positive message, an iconic character, and a relative neorealist style, has an unique appeal and a case for being its best. If I am making a list of 10-12 best global films irrespective of genre, Anand is a strong contender for a place. Edited July 8, 2021 by zen Mariyam, diga, ThirtyD. and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I6MTW Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 One of the best films for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilander Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Are o babhumoshai. Memories my dad mom and family used to love this movie. Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khota Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Good movie with great actors but I look for entertainment. If I come out sad I dont like it. I need entertainment/fun/happiness as life is already so messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterTheVoid Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Mughal E Azam or Devdas for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikred Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Might be my dad's most favorite movie. But I never sat through the entire thing. I do remember the movie being very grounded and it does have a very memorable and strong ending scene. Sent from my SM-M315F using Tapatalk Mariyam and BacktoCricaddict 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ankit_sharma03 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 good movie- yes, best movie- no Khota and Vilander 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee_rules Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 One of the best from HFI, direction, editing, music, acting and writing, all being top class. This is great teamwork and the director, the ringmaster gets the credit when it all works. HM did most of the work, Salil Chaudhary reused some of his Bengali songs into Hindi, Gulzar and other lyricist were great. Writing is key in movies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Very good movie. One of Amitabh Bacchan’s best performances. Rajesh Khana’s acting in this movie is iconic but now in 2021 looks caricaturish probably due to all the mimicry and parodies. Zindagi Kaisi hai paheli and Kahi door jab din dhal jaye, now this is the kind of art that will never age amazing songs. Lord, Mariyam, diga and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Drive Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Anand wasn't even the best film starring from 1970. Good yes, but best , no way even in that 10 year period. I recollect there was more applause for Sholay, Deewar, AAA. Perhaps Anand was the next best one in that 10 year period starting 70's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) I shed a tear or two after watching Anand. I was touched. And I'd like to think that I am quite thick skinned. Kal Ho Na Ho, was on the same lines. I liked the movie but it never moved me to that extent. Edited July 8, 2021 by Mariyam zen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Appears as if ppl continue to love Anand. In 2021, many old films have lost some of their charm but Anand continues to shine. As I said, if I am making a list of 10-12 best (not necessarily favorites) “global” (not just Bollywood) films, Anand would be a strong contender of a place in it for its uniqueness. Most Bollywood films are copies of some western film, relying on the masala formula, and you can even find a better example from the global stables. It is difficult to find a film like Anand even among global stock which imparts a meaningful lesson in a beautiful way through an iconic character! Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 18 hours ago, EnterTheVoid said: Mughal E Azam or Devdas for me. Which Devdas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I6MTW Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Mariyam said: Which Devdas? Definitely not the SRK one. Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 18 hours ago, I6MTW said: Definitely not the SRK one. SRK essayed the role of a foreign educated Bengali Brahmin returnee very well I thought. Got the mannerisms right too. SLB's over the top sets can be distracting. But that doesn't take away from SRK's performance. Dilip Kumar's Devdas was subtle. While that works in 99% of the plots, this is the one plot where you need to see physical and mental disintegration of Devdas to feel for the character. I found SRK's portrayal of Devdas better. But Bimal Roy's Devdas was a far superior film to SLB's Devdas. I6MTW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I6MTW Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Mariyam said: SRK essayed the role of a foreign educated Bengali Brahmin returnee very well I thought. Got the mannerisms right too. SLB's over the top sets can be distracting. But that doesn't take away from SRK's performance. Dilip Kumar's Devdas was subtle. While that works in 99% of the plots, this is the one plot where you need to see physical and mental disintegration of Devdas to feel for the character. I found SRK's portrayal of Devdas better. But Bimal Roy's Devdas was a far superior film to SLB's Devdas. I felt SRK overacted in the film .He tried too hard to show his distress and emotions and it went against him. He even said he tried to copy Dilip Kumar and take inspiration from him. But it didn't go well. Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted July 21, 2021 Author Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Btw, films with themes like Anand stem from Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich. Kurosawa's Ikiru (1952), which means to live, also has a similar theme. Edited July 21, 2021 by zen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingravi Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 No. The best would be Guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vayuu1 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 (edited) Actually i find mere apne of meena kumari ,vinod khanna,shatrughan sinha(chainu naam hai mera) better,even satyakam i feel is a better movie ,u cant get the whole essence of satyakam in one time watch have to watch it again ,guide may have been a better movie, yes but feel The real winner of that year was phool or paththar,turned dharmendra into overnight star,gave him the name he man,and it was never looking back after that for him Edited July 22, 2021 by vayuu1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vayuu1 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 though personally i rate rajesh khannas performence in ittefaq better than anand a scared person who ran away from asylum accused of murdering his wife ,taking shelter in a ladies house or rather forcing in,man that movie gets u hooked till the very end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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