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The story follows Mansi (Rekha), a middle-class housewife, and her husband Amar (Om Puri), a principled professor. While their life is comfortable, they cannot afford luxuries. Mansi’s desire for material comforts—beginning with a simple pair of expensive shoes—leads her into a secret life of prostitution through a chance meeting with a stranger named Reena (Daisy Irani). The film delves into her internal conflict, the guilt of her double life, and her eventual attempt to reconcile with her husband. Critical Reception

What follows is a gripping psychological drama. Maanasi is not portrayed as a villain but as a woman caught in the "prison of a fake spring," trapped by societal expectations and her own newfound sense of financial power. She begins to lead a double life, fulfilling her domestic duties by day and her newfound profession by night. The film courageously examines the guilt, shame, and temporary liberation she experiences, asking difficult questions about morality, faith (the very meaning of the title "Aastha"), and the choices people make when pushed to their limits.