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Synopsis: A melodramatic tale of a man with a terminal disease. The story begins with Dr Bhaksar winning a literary prize for his book about a patient called Anand. The rest is flashback. Anand, the title character, is suffering from lymphosarcoma of the intestine. He, however appears to be cheerful on the outside and is determined to extract as much pleasure from his remaining lifespan as is possible. Dr. Bhaskar his physician tends to Anand in his last days. After Anand dies we can however still hear his voice which was recorded on a tape. Dr Bhakser writes a book on his patient and wins a literary prize for it
 
IMDB:
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Year:
1971
122 min
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and 4 hours in

eating and drinking.

If I live for a year

6 months will be over

If I live for 6,

3 months are over.

If I live for 3

I'll lose one month.

I said shut-up and lie down.

I told you lie down.

Today I met Anand Sehgal

from Delhi.

I felt as if a tornado

had swept into the room.

He laughed and joked

every minute...

Yet knowing that his

death was near.

I wonder if he was

laughing at death or life.

ls Babumushai in?

- Babumushai?

Yes, the doctor.

- Yes, he is. Your name?

Tell him Anand is here.

Mr Anand.

- What did we decide?

Okay. How did you come here?

I ran away. What kind

of a friend are you?

You caged me there and

disappeared.

If you want me there you'll

have to stay with me.

I won't stay alone.

But it's necessary for you.

No, it's not.

If I have to live,

I have to laugh.

I'll fall sick in that

nursing home.

I haven't come for treatment.

I know everything.

I have come to meet

you folks here.

Babumushai, neither do

I have anyone nor do you...

As long as I'm alive

let me stay here.

Yes, you can. But have you

informed the nursing home?

No, I haven't, but I have

left a note for the matron.

Please call my friend

and inform him.

Raghu uncle...

Where's your luggage?

No problems. Raghu uncle

take him upstairs...

make arrangements

in the adjoining room.

I'll call Prakash and

inform him.

Raghu uncle, sit down.

We can check the room later.

Tell me who cooks here?

- Me.

I hope you cook well. I've

two hobbies in life...

Talk and eat. When I talk

a lot, I eat as well.

Can't you see my health?

Come. Take me to the kitchen.

Hello, is Prakash there?

Where's he gone?

This is Banerjee speaking.

At my place, both of them?

Okay, fine.

I'm calling from home.

Come, Prakash,

where's your wife?

She's coming.

How did you know?

I just called your place.

Hello sister-in-law,

you surprised me.

Suman has come to invite you.

lnvite me? I'm fortunate.

What's special?

Three years ago I committed a

mistake, she wants to celebrate.

Oh, your wedding anniversary!

He's smart. He realized

what mistake I meant.

He made the mistake but

I got caught in it.

Come in.

Babumushai. your Raghu Kaka

has made excellent...

I'm caught.

How did you come here?

It's not my fault.

Babumushai forced me to.

I told him you'd be angry

He said he'd explain...

and wouldn't say anything.

Don't be angry with him,

he's all alone.

Yes. I understand.

- You do?

Meet her, she's Suman, my...

Hello, sister-in-law.

Forgive me, I didn't see you.

He's trying

to introduce us.

Actually I came from

Delhi to meet you.

Me!

- I had an important work.

What work?

Sing that song which you

did before your marriage...

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Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Hrishikesh Mukherjee (30 September 1922 – 27 August 2006) was an Indian film director known for a number of films, including Satyakam, Chupke Chupke, Anupama, Anand, Abhimaan, Guddi, Gol Maal, Majhli Didi, Chaitali, Aashirwad, Bawarchi, Kissi Se Na Kehna and Namak Haraam. Popularly known as Hrishi-da, he directed 42 films during his career spanning over four decades, and is named the pioneer of the 'middle cinema' of India. Renowned for his social films that reflected the changing middle-class ethos, Mukherjee "carved a middle path between the extravagance of mainstream cinema and the stark realism of art cinema".He also remained the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). The Government of India honoured him with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 1999 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2001. He received the NTR National Award in 2001 and he also won eight Filmfare Awards. more…

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