The opening credits of this film used the title music that R.D. Burman had originally composed for the film "Joshila" (1973). This theme music piece is one of the most commonly used title themes in Hindi films. It was not only used in films in which R.D. Burman had composed music, like "Deewar" (1975)", but also in films with music by other music directors, like "Yaarana" (1981), that had music by Rajesh Roshan.
The film was first announced in 1976.
The title music was composed for the movie Joshila. It was later used in the movies Ujala Hi Ujala, Atithee,Deewar, Kanoon Ka Shikaar, Anpadh (1978) Chor Ke Ghar Chor, Bhookh,Meharbaani, Hamaara Sansaar,Kashish, Raakh Aur Chingaari,Gangaa Meri Maa, Naam O Nishaan,Bahurani (1989), The Gold Medal, Heeralal Pannalal, Shaayad, Yaarana,Waqt Ki Deewar( Only partly used in title's),Jaan E Bahaar ( Used a little bit of the music for the banner name),Jhooti Shaan,Daanveer,Lorie, Gopalla (1993) The beginning guitar tune was later sampled for the tune at 0:10 of the song "Mera Chand Mujhe Aaya Hain Nazar" from Yeh Hain Mumbai Mere Jaan / Mr. Aashiq.
Neetu Singh retiring from films caused a major delay.