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.
Acting
Rajesh Khanna's career-defining charisma; Bachchan's understated breakthrough.
Writing
Dialogue so quotable, half of India still memorised it.
Direction
Hrishikesh Mukherjee balances laughter and devastation masterfully.
Director
Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rajesh Khanna ad-libbed several scenes including the famous 'Anand mara nahi, Anand marte nahi' line.
The film cemented the 'dying hero' trope in Indian cinema and launched Amitabh Bachchan's 'angry young man' era despite his subdued role here.
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