After her father dies, Bansi watches her elder sister Mansi become a celebrated singer while supporting the family. When Bansi pursues the same dream, Mansi's jealousy drives her to arrange Bansi's marriage to offset her efforts. Defying the odds, Bansi returns to the stage, setting off a fierce rivalry between the two sisters. Centered on its female protagonists, the film explores Bansi's journey to reclaim her identity.
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Shabana Azmi
Bansidhar (Bansi) Vrundavan
Known for
Halo
Neerja
Aruna Irani
Mansi Vrundavan (Maan Didi)
Known for
Dil To Pagal Hai
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
Ayesha Dharker
Kuhu Vrundavan
Known for
The Father
Arabian Nights
Parikshat Sahni
Dr. Ranjit Samant
Known for
3 Idiots
PK
Vaidehi Warerkar
Younger Maan Didi
No other roles listed
Shruti Bhide
Young Kuhu
No other roles listed
Raghubir Yadav
Vrundavan
Known for
Panchayat
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Zakir Hussain
Himaan Desai
Known for
Monkey Man
Veeni Paranjape Joglekar
Guest at party
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Chashme Buddoor
Papeeha
Sai Paranjape Director · G.S. Bhaskar Cinematographer Om Prakash Makkar Editor
First release January 1, 1997 · Produced in India · Original title साज़
Production
Plus Films
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India
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Original title
साज़
Original language
Hindi
Spoken on screen
Hindi
Release dates
India · January 1, 1997
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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