Baazar(1982)

Storyline

Najma loves Salim but will only marry him once he has enough money. An older man named Shakir offers to help Salim start his business. In return, Najma must find a wife for Shakir.

“Love demands a price. Can she pay it?”

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Cast & Crew

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Farooq SheikhActor

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Smita PatilActor

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Naseeruddin ShahActor

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Sagar SarhadiDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Baazar

Cast reunions in this film: Naseeruddin Shah & Smita Patil (12 films together), and Naseeruddin Shah & Farooq Sheikh (3 films together).

Naseeruddin ShahActor

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Smita PatilActor

Naseeruddin Shah × Smita Patil — 12 films together →

Naseeruddin ShahActor

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Farooq SheikhActor

Naseeruddin Shah × Farooq Sheikh — 3 films together →

Trivia

• The film was inspired by a real-life incident of a wealthy man seeking a bride through a newspaper advertisement.
• Sagar Sarhadi, the director, was better known as a screenwriter for films like 'Kabhi Kabhie' and 'Silsila'.
• The movie's title 'Bazaar' refers to the metaphorical marketplace of human relationships and transactions.
• It was one of the early films to critically examine the practice of arranged marriages for financial gain in middle-class Muslim society.
• The film's realistic portrayal led to some controversy upon release for its bold social commentary.
• Despite critical praise, it was not a major commercial success at the box office.
• The soundtrack, composed by Khayyam, is considered a classic, featuring the famous ghazal 'Dekh Lo Aaj Humko Ji Bhar Ke'.