This film marks the debut of Sanjay Dutt and also stars Reena Roy, Tina Munim, Amjad Khan, Raakhee, Ranjeet, Shakti Kapoor and Aruna Irani in pivotal roles.

In his autobiography Anupam Kher writes that it was initially directed by Rahul Rawail but he left the project mid-way due to creative differences Sunil Dutt then finishing it.

[1] Shammi Kapoor plays himself, where he gets to judge dancers to the famous song "Aa Dekhe Zara", where Sanjay Dutt and Reena Roy as a pair compete against Shakti Kapoor and Tina Munim.

The film was released only a few days after the death of Sunil's wife and Sanjay's mother, Nargis.

Before he could ensure this, Shankar is accidentally killed in a work-related accident, leaving behind his wife, Parvati, and young son, Rakesh.