Saudagar
Originally released in 1973. Saudagar is a drama/family film. directed by Sudhendu Roy. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Padma Khanna, and Leela Mishra
Synopsis
Moti is a merchant who sells jaggery in the market, with the help of an older woman, Mahjubhi, who makes exemplary jaggery. He is in love with a village girl, but cannot afford to pay the dowry/marriage expenses to her father. So he decides to marry Mahjubhi, while secretly harbouring the dream of saving enough money for dowry and marrying the village girl. After marrying Majubhi, Moti extracts a lot of work from her to this end. He eventually does collect the amount and divorces her, accusing her of infidelity. Shortly after that he marries the village girl, and goes back to his business of selling jaggery, but faces the consequence of losing Mahjubhi's jaggery.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
Production Companies
- Rajshri Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saudagar about?
Moti is a merchant who sells jaggery in the market, with the help of an older woman, Mahjubhi, who makes exemplary jaggery. He is in love with a village girl, but cannot afford to pay the dowry/mar...
Who directed Saudagar?
Saudagar was directed by Sudhendu Roy.
How long is Saudagar?
Saudagar has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Saudagar released?
Saudagar was released on October 26, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Saudagar?
The main cast of Saudagar includes Amitabh Bachchan, Padma Khanna, Leela Mishra, Nutan, C.S. Dubey.