Anand (1971)

In the emotionally charged landscape of life and death, Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee grapples with his profession's grim reality - his inability to save lives ravaged by poverty and disease. His friend Dr. Kulkarni, in a twisted act of Robin Hood-esque justice, exploits the hypochondriac rich to fund the treatment of the destitute. Amidst this turmoil, a beacon of joy named Anand enters Dr. Bhaskar's world. Anand, a man dancing on the precipice of life, suffers from terminal lymphosarcoma of the intestine. Despite the looming shadow of death, he radiates an infectious cheerfulness, determined to squeeze every drop of joy from his numbered days. He believes in spreading happiness, a philosophy that soon becomes the heartbeat of Dr. Bhaskar's existence. Their bond deepens with time, with Anand igniting romance in the doctor's life while grappling with his own dwindling health. As Anand's condition worsens, those around him clutch onto the fragile hope of a miracle. His vibrant spirit, however, remains immortalized in the echoes of his voice, recorded on a tape. Struck by the profound impact of his patient, Dr. Bhaskar immortalizes his journey in a book, a poignant chronicle of resilience and joy in the face of death. This literary masterpiece garners recognition, winning a prestigious prize, and ensures that Anand's indomitable spirit continues to inspire beyond his time, turning a melodramatic tale of terminal disease into an uplifting anthem of life.

Anand is a drama movie featuring Rajesh Khanna.

Anand is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.