Released the very same year as his breakthrough hit Zanjeer , Saudagar showcases a completely different side of Bachchan. Instead of an idealized hero or an "Angry Young Man," he masterfully balances a morally grey, flawed, and unsympathetic character driven by raw desperation and greed.
The film tells the story of two friends, Haji (played by Dilip Kumar) and Najmal (played by Pran), who are business rivals. They start their business careers as partners but eventually become competitors. The story spans several years, witnessing their rise and fall, and the challenges they face due to their friendship and professional rivalry. saudagar 1973 filmyzilla work
: Moti ( Amitabh Bachchan ) is a jaggery seller who manipulates a widow, Majubee ( Nutan ), into marriage just so he can profit from her superior jaggery-making skills. His goal is to save enough money to marry the woman he truly loves, Phoolbanu ( Padma Khanna ). Released the very same year as his breakthrough