Shilpa Shirodkar was given the choice to either do her role or the sister's role. She chose the role opposite Saif.
Sunil Shetty was originally signed to play Saif Ali Khan's role.
The film was originally titled "Hum Umar".
A movie named " Pehchaan" (2000) was being made and got shelved. Starring Nana Patekar as the villain, Milind Soman as the police officer and Twinkle Khanna. Directed by Sudhanshu Jha.
Deepak Shivdasani offered the film to practically all the heroines. But no one wanted to play the role of the sister. Finally Madhoo accepted the role.