This was the first film produced by Yash Chopra under his banner Yash Raj Films. His friend and financier, Gulshan Rai, warned him about a lukewarm box-office response and released the film in a low profile manner. Within six days of the film's release, the no. of prints had to be tripled.
Dilip Kumar who played lead in 1952 film Daag gave the film's Muhurat clap.
The only film of Yash Chopra with Kadar Khan.
Rajesh Khanna's second film with Yash Chopra after the acclaimed Ittefaq, and his first film under the YRF banner. Years later he worked in VIJAY, his last film under the banner opposite Hema Malini.
When Yash Chopra announced untitled film with Shahrukh Khan,Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma it was rumored to be remake of Daag.But he clarified it not a remake and later the film was titled Jab Tak Hain Jaan.