The tune at the beginning of the song was created by S Hazara Singh, the Hawaiian guitarist of OP Nayyar.

The song became highly popular, and rejuvenated the career of the singer Geeta Dutt.

A homage to the song was released on 10 August 2018 and is featured in the 2018 film Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi.

Presented by Eros International & Aanand L Rai, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi is a Colour Yellow Production.

Director Mudassar Aziz has provided additional lyrics to this version of the song, while Punjabi singing sensation and Hindi film debutant Jassi Gill has provided the male vocals, Sonakshi Sinha who plays the titular character in Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi has provided the female vocals.