When Salman Khan is asked whether he has seen the movie Sholay (1975), he says "Haan, dus baar (yes, ten times)", Amir Khan jokingly says "Iske baap ne likhi hai" (his father has written it). This is true. Salman Khan's father Salim Khan was one of the co-writers of the 1975 block buster "Sholay".
The movie performed poorly at the box office upon its release, but has since gathered a cult following.
This movie was first of its kind of comedy in Bollywood where humour is generated using movie references, cult references and also use of real names.
Actor 'Shehzad' paid a unique tribute to his father Ajit Khan, a legendary villain, by adopting his mannerisms and voice for the negative character played in this movie.
Both Aamir and Salman's previous movies are referenced in the movie through a song. When Aamir is cutting the ribbon in prison, the song played in the background, 'Papa Kehte Hain', is from his earlier hit film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988). While just before the 'oranges' scene at Raveena's home, after Salman has his lunch he hums 'Dekha Hai Pehli Baar' from his own earlier film Saajan (1991).