While one loves many great films, it is Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s effervescent “Anand” which inspired me with its profound truths of life. I must admit that the peculiar circumstances of that moment too helped me adopt “live-love-laugh” as my life mantras forever. Reliving the joy of witnessing a film, “Anand” also made me aware of how lucky I was to be alive and thriving. Think of it, how many screen characters seriously inspire us to realise our potential or change our perspective of life? What astounds is how Hrishikesh Mukherjee makes the viewers aware of their personal shortcomings, goads them to change yet never offends or arouses their ire.

Source: The Hindu March 22, 2018 20:00 UTC