Anand

Anand is a Bollywood movie that was released in 1971. The movie was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and starred Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Sumita Sanyal in lead roles. The film's music was composed by Salil Chowdhury.

The movie tells the story of Anand Sehgal, played by Rajesh Khanna, who is a terminally ill man with a positive outlook on life. He meets Dr. Bhaskar Banerjee, played by Amitabh Bachchan, who is a gloomy and serious man. Despite their contrasting personalities, the two become good friends, and Anand's infectious spirit inspires Dr. Banerjee to start living life to the fullest.

The film explores themes of life, death, and the human spirit. It is known for its heartwarming and emotional scenes, as well as its memorable dialogues, such as "Zindagi Badi Honi Chahiye, Lambi Nahi" ("Life should be big, not long").

The movie's songs, especially "Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli" and "Kahin Door Jab Din Dhal Jaye," were also quite popular and are still remembered by music lovers today.

Overall, Anand is considered a classic of Indian cinema and is regarded as one of Rajesh Khanna's finest performances. It was a commercial success and received critical acclaim for its portrayal of the human spirit in the face of adversity.