Saaz is a 1998 Hindi musical drama film produced and directed by Sai Paranjpye, starring Aruna Irani and Shabana Azmi in lead roles. The plot is allegedly based on the life of legendary singing sisters of Bollywood, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

Plot

Saaz is a drama that revolves around the lives of two sisters, Mansi and Bansi—daughters of the great singer and theater artist Vrindavan. Born with extraordinary musical talents, the sisters face challenges and complexities rooted in familial ties, ambition, and personal struggle. The story begins with the tragic death of Vrindavan because of alcoholism that had left Mansi and Bansi orphaned. The elder sister, Mansi, moves to Mumbai with Bansi and becomes a very popular professional singer. Mansi's path to fame is contrasted with Bansi, who can only house sit for a while. Soon enough, however, Bansi finds out that she also has an excellent singing voice and wants to join her sister in the world of music. Jealous at this prospect, Mansi tries to destroy Bansi's aspirations by setting her up to marry a violent man.