Saaz(1998)
Saaz is a 1998 Hindi musical drama film directed by Sai Paranjpye. It stars Shabana Azmi, Aruna Irani, and Raghuvir Yadav in lead roles. The story follows two sisters, Mansi and Bansi, who are born into a musical family. After their father's death, they move to Mumbai to pursue singing careers. Jealousy and rivalry tear them apart as Mansi tries to sabotage Bansi's success. The film explores themes of sibling rivalry, forgiveness, and the healing power of music. It is loosely inspired by the lives of Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. The music was composed by Zakir Hussain, Bhupen Hazarika, Raj Kamal, and Yashwant Dev. Javed Akhtar won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics for the song 'Kya Tumne Hai Keh Diya'. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for its strong performances and emotional depth.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1998
- Director
- Sai Paranjape
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 4.9/10
Storyline
Two sisters, Mansi and Bansi, grow up surrounded by music. After their father's death, they move to Mumbai to become singers. Mansi finds fame quickly, but Bansi's talent threatens her success. Jealousy turns the sisters into bitter rivals. Can they find their way back to each other before it is too late?
“Two sisters. One dream. A lifetime of rivalry.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Saaz
Cast reunions in this film: Mithun Chakraborty & Aruna Irani (16 films together), Mithun Chakraborty & Shabana Azmi (5 films together), Aruna Irani & Shabana Azmi (4 films together), and Shabana Azmi & Sai Paranjape (2 films together).