'Were once strangers') is a 1985 Indian musical romantic drama film directed, edited and produced by Vijay Singh.

[6][3] The music of the film was also composed by Vijay Singh with lyrics by Dev Kohli and Ravindra Peepat.

[10][11] The film was highly publicised on the sequence of fight between the two cricketers as well as Roy's sensuous enacting with Patil in the song sequence Geet Mere Hothon Ko De Gaya Koi as the actress was at that time, having a love affair with the cricketer.

"[13] Filmsack wrote on Roy's look in the song sequence, "She reminisced the amorous avatar of Sharmila Tagore in Aradhana.

"[13] The film earned Roy the Calcutta and National Unity Award for Best Supporting Actress in Hindi Cinema of 1985.

It opened with 80% seat occupancy, but ultimately proved itself to be a major debacle at box office due to its weak screenplay.

[15][16] The Tribune wrote: "In contrast to their heroics in the 1983 World Cup, Patil and Kirmani were clean bowled on the big screen.

It is revealed that his father is a fool and Sandeep's mother is married to someone else to get rid of her bibulous, contemptible husband.

He hires a powerful swashbuckler who along with his gang attacks Sandeep one night and fractured one of his legs severely.

He leaves his city and moves to a far away place where he meets another beautiful woman named Geeta who is an aspiring singer.

Finally Sandeep regains strength of his leg and Geeta keeps motivating him to resume his left over career.

The film was much discussed in media and over-hyped regarding the Bollywood debut of Patil and Kirmani who were at that time basking in the glory of the 1983 Cricket World Cup victory.

[11][12] Reportedly Patil was so occupied with his Bollywood debut that he refused to participate in some of the matches of the West Indies tour in 1983.

[12] Patil met Sachin Tendulkar for the first time while shooting for a sequence at RCF ground.

[26] Regarding the song sequence Geet Mere Hothon Ko De Gaya Koi, cinematographer Debu Deodhar wanted to present Roy in a full-fledged amorous avatar, but Vijay Singh apprehended that it might be over-erotic for Indian audience.

[23][28][29] The film was highly advertised on the song sequence Geet Mere Hothon Ko De Gaya Koi which highlighted the chemistry between Roy and Patil.

[14] The Tribune wrote: "In contrast to their heroics in the 1983 World Cup, Patil and Kirmani were clean bowled on the big screen.

"[13] Filmsack wrote on Roy's look in the song sequence: "She reminisced the amorous avatar of Sharmila Tagore in Aradhana.