Saudagar (1973)

Plot

Moti, a humble jaggery vendor, relies on the exceptional sweets crafted by the elderly Mahjubhi to make a living. His heart belongs to a village girl, yet her father's hefty dowry demands remain beyond his reach. In a calculated move, he weds Mahjubhi, quietly banking on her labor to fund his true ambition. He drives her mercilessly until the savings pile up, then casts her aside on false charges of infidelity. He quickly weds the village girl and returns to his trade—only to discover that without Mahjubhi’s skill, his business crumbles.