The film was based on director Vidhu Vinod Chopra's personal love story from his youth. He selected Bobby Deol as Bobby resembled Vidhu when he was young.
Mamta Kulkarni was the original choice for Neha's role.
2 background pieces were used in Munnabhai series.
Song 'Chori chori jab nazrein mili': later part of song is shot on Parasher lake.
Border - Humein Jab Se Mohabbat antras were made into two separate songs: "Tum Juda Ho Kar" from Kareeb (1998) and "Kabhi Khushboo" from Saaya (2003).