Saaz (1997): Cast & Plot
Saaz is a 1997 music drama directed by Sai Paranjape, starring Aruna Irani as Mansi Vrundavan (Maan Didi), Shabana Azmi and Ayesha Dharker. It runs 2 hours 28 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 2h 28m (148 min)
- Director
- Sai Paranjape
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Plus Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saaz About?
The premise of Saaz without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mansi (Aruna Irani), the elder sister, is forced to become a professional singer after their father’s death in order to keep the family afloat. The story centers on the women’s experiences, following younger sister Bansi (Shabana Azmi) as she struggles to rediscover her own identity and assert her place within the household.
Saaz Cast & Characters
Aruna Irani leads the cast as Mansi Vrundavan (Maan Didi), with Shabana Azmi as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan and Ayesha Dharker as Kuhu Vrundavan. Directed by Sai Paranjape; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sai Paranjape
- Aruna Irani as Mansi Vrundavan (Maan Didi)
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Shabana Azmi as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan - Ayesha Dharker as Kuhu Vrundavan
- Parikshat Sahni as Dr. Ranjit Samant
Also Starring in Saaz
· 3 more- Raghubir Yadav Vrundavan
- Zakir Hussain
- Vaidehi Warerkar Younger Maan Didi
Saaz Plot Summary
What happens in Saaz from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Saaz is a drama that follows two sisters, Mansi and Bansi—daughters of the great singer and theater artist Vrindavan. Born with extraordinary musical talents, the sisters face challenges rooted in familial ties, ambition, and personal struggle.
The story opens with the devastating death of Vrindavan, caused by alcoholism, leaving Mansi and Bansi orphaned. Mansi moves to Mumbai with Bansi and quickly becomes a popular professional singer, while Bansi struggles to find steady footing in the bustling city.
Full summary
The whole story of Saaz, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Saaz?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the names of the two sisters in the film?
Saaz Also Known As
Also known as “Melody”.
- Also known as
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- Melody
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Saaz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Saaz, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saaz?
Saaz runs 2 hours 28 minutes (148 minutes).
When was Saaz released?
Saaz was released in 1997.
Who directed Saaz?
Saaz was directed by Sai Paranjape.
More films by Sai Paranjape Who is in the cast of Saaz?
Saaz stars Aruna Irani as Mansi Vrundavan (Maan Didi), Shabana Azmi as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan and Ayesha Dharker as Kuhu Vrundavan, among 7 credited actors.
Does Saaz have a post-credit scene?
No. Saaz has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Saaz in?
The original language of Saaz is Hindi.
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