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Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Anand' To Get A Remake

The remake of 'Anand', a 1971 film staᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚrring actors Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, was revealed on Thursday. In 1971, the cult favourite was nominated for a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

Still from movie 'Anand'
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Producer N.C. Sippy's grandson Sameer Raj Sippy, and producer Vikram Khakhar are poised to remake one of the most veteran producer's renowned films ‘Anand’ starr🙈ing actors Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan. 

While the film is still 🐎in the scripting stage, the director has yet♋ to be chosen.

Excited Producer Khakhar adds, “Digging into our own classics, we will findಌ invaluable gems rather than scouting for stories, Internationally or Regionally.ꦺ Placing Anand in the post-Covid era, where we emphasise the value of life, will enhance the story of Anand.” 

Elated about the rem⛄ake announcement, Producer Sameer Raj Sippy who feels that stories like these need to be narrated to the new generation, said, “Keeping in mind the sensibilities of the original film and the emotions attached, I felt the current generation needs to be retold the many stories that are so relevant today and especially when there is a great appetite for good content.”

Produced by Sameer Raj Sippy and Khakhar, the other details about the film are under wraps. The remake of th൲is cult classic movie will definitely turn into a blockbuster impressing millions of viewers.