The film stars Dharmendra in double role as father and son, along with Asha Parekh and Jaya Bhaduri as their love interests.

The memorable songs in the film include "Kaanta Laga", "Jab Tak Rahe" and "Jaan-E-Jaana".

"Kaanta Laga" is the most popular song from the film, and was remixed by T-Series album DJ Doll with an accompanying music video starring Shefali Jariwala.

The film was remade in Bangladesh as Badshah in 1975, directed by Akbar Kabir Pintu.

It stars Kamrul Alam Khan Khasru in double role as father and son, along with Shabana and Nuton as their love interests.