Anand (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1971, Anand is a drama film directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee struggles with his patients' suffering and the darkness and poverty he confronts daily. He treats cancer patient Anand who upon learning of his impending death determines to use the time he has left to the absolute fullest.
Who’s in it. Anand stars Rajesh Khanna as Anand Saigal / Jaichand, Amitabh Bachchan as Dr. Bhaskar K. Bannerjee / Babu Moshai, Sumita Sanyal as Renu and Johnny Walker as Isabhai Suratwala, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Anand has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Anand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Anand (1971)?
- In GB, Anand is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Anand worth watching?
- Anand holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Anand?
- Anand stars Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Sumita Sanyal, Johnny Walker and Asit Sen.
- When was Anand released?
- Anand was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.