Saudagar

Saudagar is a Bollywood drama film released in 1973, directed by Sudhendu Roy and produced by Tarachand Barjatya. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nutan, and Padma Khanna in lead roles.

The film follows the story of two childhood friends, Veeru (played by Amitabh Bachchan) and Rajeshwar (played by Nutan), who grow up together in a small village and eventually fall in love. However, their relationship is opposed by Rajeshwar's father, who disapproves of Veeru's lower social status. Meanwhile, a wealthy merchant, Maan Singh (played by Padma Khanna), tries to exploit the villagers for his own profit, leading to a conflict between him and Veeru.

Saudagar was a critical and commercial success, known for its powerful performances, engaging storyline, and memorable music. The film's music was composed by Ravindra Jain, with lyrics by Ravindra Jain and Sudarshan Faakir. The soundtrack included popular songs like "Imli Ka Boota," "Sajana Hai Mujhe Sajana Ke Liye," and "Teri Duniya Se Hoke Majboor Chala."

Overall, Saudagar is considered to be one of the classic films of Indian cinema, known for its strong performances, memorable music, and its depiction of social and economic injustices prevalent in rural India.