Saudagar

This is a Hindi film from the year 1973 led by Amitabh Bachchan and Nutan.

An excellent gem left even more memorable because of a just ending that seems only fair only to add an open-ended suspense in the eyes of Amitabh making it feel that things are going to go full circle!

The movie is about an self-centred guy who marries a woman business partner only to save money and marry another one he desires. Truly unforgivable as it ends up so (almost..)

It's good that this movie is still remembered among one those off-beat movies where Amitabh's depth of talent could really shine. Unlike the numerous forgettable larger-than-life hero characters that he played, especially in the 80's and 90's when it really started to get jaded.

Back to the movie though, it really exposes Nutan's talent to those who haven't watched her black-and-white films.

The songs have also stood the test of time!



I rated it 9/10 in IMDB

This my all time favorite movie, especially for the performances of Nutan, and Amitabh ! Nutan played all kinds of roles in her career, from playful, romantic, with Dev Ananad, Raj, but this is, perhaps an exceptional role, in her filmography, which she did with the superstar Amitabh, when he was not awarded that status ! Amitabh has lived the role of Moti, a rustic youth, making his living,by selling jaggery, after working hard to collect the extract from the palm trees ! but there is more to it, to his personality, as he has his eyes on the sexy, youthful damsel Phulbano, played by Padma khanna. Now this is not that simple as may seem, because, Phulbano's father wants a hefty sum as a token for agreeing to give her hand in marriage ! now the hero thinks of a plan, and seemingly succeeds, when he lures the poor widow of the village, not so old, but of course, no match to Bano ! she is an expert in making jaggery, and Moti exploits her talent to the fullest ! He makes enough money, on her hard, sincere work, and coolly divorces her, as it's easier in the Muslim religion, just by calling, Talaq, 3 times ! Poor, hapless woman ! she , any way, marries another mature person, with 2, 3 kids, and he takes care of her ! n Now comes the turn in the events, as we do believe, one has to pay for the wrong deeds, in this birth only ! Bano is only good looking, minus skills ! she makes burnt jaggery, Moti becomes a laughing stock, and eventually , has to catch the feet of his ex-wife, Nutan ! Though furious in the beginning, her goodness of the heart prevails, ad she does surrender, to teach Bano, how to master the art ! Similar to the realistic regional movies from Bengal, this movie was a refreshing change, both for Hindi cinema, as well as for Amitabh ! But sad , our immature audience wanted him as an angry young man, stereotype roles only, and the movie was side-tracked ! Worth watching for the great performances, and a very subtle, sensible direction !

Hindi movies rarely have subtle and powerful acting depicting complex human weaknesses like desire leading to destruction of lives. A simple tale told powerfully. Watch it with compassion for the characters; understanding the limitations of the culture (Mehr money for Marriage starting the problem and Easy Divorce compounding it); and Desire in one area destroying lives in another..

"Yeh aag nahi Bujhi" as the last line nails it home. Very subtle acting; Powerful Screenplay .. Must Watch.

There's no doubt this movie is a master piece. From the early years of amitabh bachan, the simplicity with which the story moves forward is just too good.

And the actors are just perfect their respective roles, nutan really was mahjubi.

Very few people have seen this movie but i can assure you that one find it a memorable movie. The story is simple with strong performances of Amitabh and Nutan. The movie has a simple message that do not rely on material possession rather believe in relationships.