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Saudagar is a 1973 Indian drama film directed by Sudhendu Roy and produced by Tarachand Barjatya. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nutan and Trilok Kapoor in lead roles, along with Padma Khanna, Murad, Dev Kishan, Vijayendra Ghatge and Madhu Malini in supporting roles. The film revolves around two childhood friends, Rajeshwar Singh and Veer Singh, who become bitter enemies due to a misunderstanding. Rajeshwar (played by Amitabh Bachchan) is the son of a wealthy businessman, while Veer (played by Trilok Kapoor) is the son of a poor farmer. Despite their differences in social status, they grow up together and remain close friends.

However, when Rajeshwar's father dies, his uncle takes over the family business and unfairly accuses Veer's father of theft. This creates a rift between the two friends, and they become sworn enemies. Rajeshwar goes on to become a successful businessman, while Veer struggles to make ends meet.

Years later, Rajeshwar returns to his hometown and discovers that Veer is still struggling to make ends meet. He decides to offer his former friend a job in his business, hoping to put their past behind them. Veer accepts the offer, but he soon realizes that Rajeshwar has an ulterior motive. Rajeshwar plans to use Veer to take control of the local market and eliminate his other competitors.

As the two men work together, tensions rise, and their friendship is put to the test once again. Meanwhile, Rajeshwar falls in love with a beautiful dancer named Saroj (played by Nutan). However, his pursuit of her only adds further complications to his already challenging relationship with Veer.

Saudagar is a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and revenge. The film's powerful performances by Amitabh Bachchan and Trilok Kapoor, along with the beautiful cinematography and haunting music, have made it a beloved classic in Indian cinema. The film's themes of perseverance, loyalty, and forgiveness have resonated with audiences for generations, making it a timeless masterpiece.

Saudagar is a 1973 drama with a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4.