[2] Due to Dharmendra's rugged physique, he was also acknowledged as the He-man of the Indian film Industry.

In fact, a scene in the film where he takes off his shirt to cover the ailing Leela Chitnis was one of the highlights of the movie.

The film was noted for making Dharmendra-Meena Kumari a popular couple and they later acted in other movies such as Chandan Ka Palna, Majhli Didi, and Baharon Ki Manzil.

The film was remade in Tamil as Oli Vilakku with M. G. Ramachandran, in Telugu as Nindu Manasulu with N. T. Ramarao, and in Malayalam as Puthiya Velicham with Jayan.

They set up home in Shaka's house, much to the displeasure of the respectable neighbours, who are all too ready to think the worst.