Saudagar (1991 film)

Saudagar (Hindi:सौदागर; translation: trader) is a 1991 Bollywood film, directed by Subhash Ghai. It starred two major actors of the Hindi silver screen of yesteryear, Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar, in the leading roles. It was the second film in which the two actors came together after the 1959 film Paigham. It featured the debut performances of Vivek Mushran and Manisha Koirala, who became a noted Bollywood actress in later years. Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, Dalip Tahil, Gulshan Grover, Dina Pathak, and Jackie Shroff are also featured in the movie.

The film was a "Silver Jubilee" success all over India and was a hit. Saudagar got director Subhash Ghai his only Filmfare Best Director Award.

Summary

Two childhood friends, Veer "Veeru" Singh (Dilip Kumar) and Rajeshwar "Raju" Singh (Raaj Kumar), have become bitter enemies due to the machinations of Chuniya (Amrish Puri). So much so, in fact, that they have divided their territories and sworn to kill anyone who crosses the boundary. Against this backdrop, their grandchildren, Vasu (Vivek Mushran) and Radha (Manisha Koirala), fall in love and meet each other in secret quite frequently. When their romance surfaces, the rivalry between Veeru and Raju is rekindled. The two young lovers are told never to see each other again, on pain of...
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