Bazaar is a 1982 Indian film directed by Sagar Sarhadi and starring Naseeruddin Shah, Farooq Shaikh, Smita Patil and Supriya Pathak.The film highlights the tragedy of young girls being sold by needy parents to affluent Indians in the Gulf.The film has sterling performances from almost all the cast and is akin to some other movies in the 1980s which highlighted oppression by the rich and powerful. Bazaar (’marketplace’)is a realistic portrayal and highlights a system which is difficult to change.

Najma and Salim are in love,but their’s is a platonic relationship,as Salim is a deep thinker and prefers that women like Najma be financially independent,and not be dependent on men.On the other hand,Sarju and Shabnam are in love,and would like to get married,however,Shabnam’s dad has finalized her marriage with a much older man,who is wealthy,and has shown an interest in Shabnam.An engagement ceremoney takes place with this older gentleman,and Shabnam.Sarju,though devastated,must now attempt to convince Shabnam’s dad,as well as Shabnam’s future husband,to change their respective minds,and let him marry Shabnam,with results that will change their lives forever.

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