When people say, it's the era of remakes they mean it. When they sound upset talking about it, they are talking about content that is close to their heart, close to the heart of a lot of individuals of that era.
In 1971, amid the tension going in the country, release a film that touched the hearts of many.
Anand was a movie co-written and directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee with dialogues by Gulzar. It starred Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Sumita Sanyal, Ramesh Deo, Seema Deo, Lalita Pawar, and Johnny Walker in pivotal roles.
The film was about an ailing Anand (Rajesh Khanna) and the bond he shares with Dr Bhasker Banerjee (Amitabh Bachchan).
How Anand’s fun-loving character soothes Dr Banerjee’s pessimistic character and teaches him a new way to look at life until the day Anand meets his unfortunate death.
This film was not just closer to the hearts of the audience back then, but, is also praised by the critics even now.
Now, Sameer Raj Sippy, the grandson of NC Sippy (who originally produced Anand) has announced its remake.
The decision, however, has not gone down well with movie buffs and many slammed the decision on various social media sites.
Some took to Twitter to express their disappointment.
One of them wrote “Anand remake on the way” with a crying emoji, he has even used a gif to express his sadness. Another one wrote “Please do not remake Anand. Please do not destroy it”.
These are just a few remarks by upset fans there are more such tweets
#Anand Remake on the way ? pic.twitter.com/olVGw8SrNr
— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) May 19, 2022
Please do not remake Anand. Please do not destroy it. https://t.co/Lm1N8Wa6at
— Satyavrat Mishra (@satyavrat_m) May 20, 2022
Amid the disappointment, some even seemed hopeful, that this might give the film a newer touch.
Lots of love and good vibes
For the Remake. Of the film Anand Go for it . pic.twitter.com/FZwMLWio8p— Shalini (@Shalini__Sahu) May 19, 2022
Looking so many posts of Remake #Anand .
Well in my opinion it would be interesting to see the this epic again. I would like @juniorbachchan
to play @SrBachchan and Rajesh Khanna by @iamsrk . Just a wish ?— Sandeep Sharma (@getsand) May 20, 2022
The announcement is out but the shoot is yet, to begin. So, it's difficult to decide whether the remake will work or not, at least not until the film is released.
Some remakes work, while many don’t. And In which category will Anand’s remake fall? The answer to the question is easy- wait till the film's release!
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