Who directed the film that is loosely based on Mahavir Singh Phogats life?
Mahavir Singh Phogat Mahavir Singh Phogat, trainer father and uncle of Phogat sisters, is an Indian amateur wrestler and senior Olympics coach. Indian biographical film "Dangal" is loosely based on Singh's life.
Saudagar (1973 film) Saudagar is a 1973 Bollywood drama film, directed by Sudhendu Roy, and based on Bengali story, "Ras" by Narendranath Mitra. It stars Nutan Behl as Mijuben and Amitabh Bachchan as Moti, in the leading roles. It also featured Trilok Kapoor, Padma Khanna as Phoolbanu. Murad, Leela Mishra as (Badi Bhi), Dev Kishan, Jugnu; V. Gopal are also featured in the film. Though the film didn't do well commercially, it was selected as the Indian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 46th Academy Awards, but didn't receive a nomination.