Anand: Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan starrer cult classic to get a remake

Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan starrer iconic movie Anand to get a remake. The anticipated film is set to be backed by the original producer, N.C. Sippy’s grandson Sameer Raj Sippy alongside Vikram Khakhar. The forthcoming flick is currently at the scripting stage.

According to a recent official statement, the producers are yet to finalise the director of the movie, while they are currently working on the script for the upcoming movie. 

Talking about his next venture, producer, Vikram Khakhar excitedly said in a recent statement that while going back in time, the makers found an invaluable gem amid their own classics rather than researching for stories, internationally or regionally. "Placing Anand in the post-Covid era, where we emphasise on the value of life, will enhance the story of Anand,” he added.

Meanwhile, Sameer Raj Sippy added in a recent statement that the makers of the forthcoming film are keeping the sensibilities of the original movie and the emotions attached to it in mind. He further added, "I felt the current generation needs to be retold the many stories that are so relevant today and specially when there is a great appetite for good content."

So far the makers have only unveiled very little info about the upcoming remake, while other details about the film are under wraps.

Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the classic flick was written by the filmmaker himself alongside Bimal Dutta, Gulzar, D.N. Mukherjee and Biren Tripathy. Apart from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna, the iconic 1971 movie also has Sumita Sanyal, Ramesh Deo, Seema Deo, Durga Khote, Johnny Walker, Asit Sen, Dara Singh, Brahm Bhardwaj and Lalita Pawar in supporting roles.

Anand is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.