Mansoor recalled that his father Nasir wanted to launch Aamir as a leading actor and got convinced that Mansoor would direct the film after watching his telefilm.[13][14] The film was initially titled Nafrat Ke Waaris before returning to original title.[15]
The biggest hit song from the album was "Papa Kehte Hain".[19] Majroosh saab (as he is fondly known) wrote the song at the age of 70. Sung by Narayan and picturised on Aamir Khan, the full title of the song is "Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega",[20] which translates to "My dad says that I'll make him proud!".[21]