
Anand(2021)
Hindi18 mins
Anand (2021) is a 18-minute Hindi film directed by Vaibhav Hatkar. Starring Nupur Agarwal, Abhishek Goyal and Vaibhav Hatkar. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Anand stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Vaibhav Hatkar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 July 2021
- Director
- Vaibhav Hatkar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 18m
- GudVibe 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.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
18Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date28 July 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
identitylovefamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Nupur AgarwalActor
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Abhishek GoyalActor
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Vaibhav HatkarDirector
→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.