Amitabh Bachchan played the role of a selfish husband in this film
New Delhi:
If you ever watch an old movie and after seeing a famous actor or actress you sit down to watch it and many things may surprise you. Any veteran actor of today can be seen in a small role in the film. What fans consider a big-hearted hero is seen in a negative shade in the film. Fifty years ago on this day i.e. 26 October 1973, one such film was released. In which the megastar of the century Amitabh Bachchan was seen. His fans are still in awe of his role and his pairing with the senior heroine.
‘A Heartwarming Story of Life’s Sweet and Bitter Experiences’
Nutan and Amitabh Bachchan in Saudagar: 50 years ago released on this day. pic.twitter.com/H9Aea9bxNa
— Film History Pics (@FilmHistoryPic) October 26, 2023
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Amitabh became a selfish husband
The film Saudagar was released fifty years ago, in which Amitabh Bachchan played the role of a businessman selling jaggery. The story of the film is that Amitabh Bachchan falls in love with Phool Bano (Padma Khanna). Because of this, to earn money for the wedding, Amitabh Bachchan first marries Nutan, who is playing the role of an elderly widow. He then divorces her and goes to Phool Bano. Such a selfish husband learns the true lesson later when the second wife is unable to make salable jaggery to support the family. Film History Pics shared a glimpse of the film on its Twitter handle and wrote that it is a heartwarming story of life’s sweet and bitter experiences.
Users say ‘strange pairing’
Some of Amitabh Bachchan’s fans saw the film when he became Angry Young Man. That user commented that it felt a little strange watching this film after Dewar. One user wrote that the pairing of Nutan and Amitabh Bachchan is quite strange for him but he liked the film. Some users are also praising the film’s story and music. Let us tell you that Amitabh Bachchan’s film Saudagar also got India’s entry in the 46th Oscars.

