Anand(2021)
A story of a bisexual guy, who gets rejection from both his girlfriend and boyfriend just because he is bisexual. A bisexual guy living in a "live-in-relation" with his girlfriend for 2 year. Before getting married he wanted to come clean with his girlfriend about his sexual orientation. His life went upside down after his coming out and he being judged by his sexuality and not based on his loyalty. Will it trigger him as this is not happening with him for the first time?
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 July 2021
- Director
- Vaibhav Hatkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 18m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A man has been living with his girlfriend for two years. Before they get married, he tells her he is bisexual, but she rejects him because of it. He also faces rejection from a boyfriend, leaving him hurt and judged solely for his sexuality.
“Love shouldn't have to choose a side.”
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Trivia
- The film's director Vaibhav Hatkar also wrote the screenplay, drawing from personal observations of societal attitudes.
- It was shot primarily in Pune, India, using a modest budget and a relatively small crew.
- The movie's title 'Anand' means 'bliss' in Hindi, creating an ironic contrast with the protagonist's struggles.
- This was one of the few mainstream Hindi films in 2021 to center explicitly on bisexual representation.
- The film avoided a theatrical release and premiered directly on a streaming platform.
- Some scenes were improvised by the cast to reflect more natural emotional reactions.
- The soundtrack features a mix of original songs and background score tailored to the protagonist's inner conflict.