The film was one of Naseeruddin Shah's first commercial films and in interviews he said he did it for money.
Sonam who plays Raza Murad's daughter is his niece in real life.
The song Tirchi Topiwale became a rage after it's release.
Sonam was to be first at the center in the Oye Oye song in the climax.During the shooting of the song Tezaaab 1988 released and Madhuri Diixt became and over night star with Ek Do Teen song.Rajiv Rai then changed the sequence and kept Madhuri Diixt in he center.
Director Rajiiv and one of Tridev's actress Sonam, came closer during the making of this film and later they got married.