Anand was released nearly a half-century ago, but it has remained relevant for its millions of fans. Taking advantage of this nostalgia, Sameer Raj Sippy has announced a remake of his grandpa N.C. Sippy’s 1971 smash drama, which featured Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. Vikram Khakhar will co-produce the remake, which will be set in the post-Covid era.
According to the producers, the film is now in the screenplay stage, and a director has yet to be chosen. Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed the original film, which depicts the narrative of a man who refuses to accept the finality of his impending death and gives an inspirational message of optimism and harmony.
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Fans, however, did not seem too happy with the news of Anand’s remake. A social media user wrote, “No one can match #Anand .The characters were amazing and all actors did such an amazing job. How will you find another Rajesh Khanna , Johnny Walker ,Lalita Pawar ,Ramesh Deo? How will anyone make and replace those soulful songs ?Please don’t spoil the film”.
Another person commented, “#anand shouldn’t not be remade! Leave the #classics alone,” and, “No please”.
Check out some of the reaction here:
How the f**k someone can re-make such a beautiful masterpiece of a movie?#AnandRemake https://t.co/B7p7culzeG
— Ishaan Jain (@irondelts) May 19, 2022
Indian Cinema's greatest tearjerker #Anand which starred @SrBachchan #RajeshKhanna is to be remade for the new generation. What bullshit. If the young generation can't watch the original then don't ruin the magic with a remake, make them watch #KalHoNaHo instead #AnandRemake pic.twitter.com/iwvSiE8uGX
— Ashveer Singh (@ashveersingh06) May 19, 2022
Please dont ruin it! #Anand #AnandRemake
— Swap O Neal🇮🇳 (@Only1swapOneal) May 19, 2022
Babumoshai zindagi mein iconic movie sirf ek baar banti hai..#Anand #AnandRemake https://t.co/GaAwIRfPvJ
— Amul Joshi (@amul_joshi) May 19, 2022
There will never be a remake of classic iconic movie like #AnandRemake because "ज़िंदगी और मौत का #Anand एक ही बार लिया जा सकता है "😐 https://t.co/NMXwUyI4tF
— Soma kumari (सोमा कुमारी) (@soma_kri) May 19, 2022
