Jackie Shroff signed the film but later backed out he felt he was doing too many special appearances. Anupam Kher replaced him.
Gori Hain Kalaiyan Hain was sampled from Pakistani song Neendran Nahi Aundiyan from the film Gamma B.A.
Amitabh Bachchan's only hit movie during a period when he had a streak of flops. A little later Hum and Khuda Gawah also became hits.
Bappi Lahiri remixed his song "Gori Hain Kalaiyan" for his album Bappi Magic - The Asli Baap Mix. The song was sung by Rema Lahiri.
Sridevi was offered the film but declined as her role was very weak compared to Amitabh.