Saudagar (1973) is a critically acclaimed Bollywood drama directed by . Based on the Bengali short story Ras by Narendranath Mitra, it features a career-defining performance from a young Amitabh Bachchan and the legendary Nutan . Though not a commercial hit at its release, the film was India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 46th Academy Awards. Movie Overview & Cast
Unaware of his ulterior motives, Mahzubeen works tirelessly to produce the best jaggery for him. Once Moti saves enough money, he divorces her on a false pretext of infidelity and marries Phoolbanu. However, Phoolbanu lacks Mahzubeen's skill in jaggery-making, leading to the ruin of Moti’s business and forcing him to confront the moral cost of his ambition. Saudagar (1973) - Plot - IMDb saudagar 1973 full movie download 480p
The film is set against the rustic backdrop of rural Bengal and explores themes of greed, labor, and the commodification of relationships. Saudagar (1973) is a critically acclaimed Bollywood drama
The story centers on Moti, a modest jaggery seller who is in love with Phoolbanu. However, her father demands a high meher (bride price) that Moti cannot afford. Moti formulates a calculated plan: he marries his business partner, the widow Mahzubeen, solely to exploit her labor and save the necessary money. Movie Overview & Cast Unaware of his ulterior
The beautiful village girl Moti desires. Trilok Kapoor as Nadeer: A pivotal supporting character. Plot Summary: A Tale of Deceit and Regret
A skilled widow whose expertise in making high-quality jaggery is the secret to Moti’s success.
A self-centered jaggery ( gur ) trader who extracts date palm juice.