Saaz (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1997, Saaz is a drama and music film directed by Sai Paranjape, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. Mansi, played by Aruna Irani the elder sister has to take up professional singing after her father's death and to support the family. The film focuses mainly on the female characters and traces how the younger sibling Bansi played by Shabana Azmi regains her identity.
Who’s in it. Saaz stars Shabana Azmi as Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan, Aruna Irani as Mansi Vrundavan (Maan Didi), Zakir Hussain and Ayesha Dharker as Kuhu Vrundavan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Saaz has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saaz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saaz tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saaz (1997)?
- In IN, Saaz is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saaz worth watching?
- Saaz holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saaz?
- Saaz stars Shabana Azmi, Aruna Irani, Zakir Hussain, Ayesha Dharker and Parikshat Sahni.
- When was Saaz released?
- Saaz was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.