Paresh Rawal was signed for the film then later replaced by Nana Patekar.
Gulzar dint direct another film after Hu Tu Tu. This movie was the last movie as director, which he made.
Reference to Chara Ghotala Scam in Ghapala hain song .. This song was way ahead of its time which is now happening in political system ..
There were reports of Gulzar wanting Chandrachur Singh for the film but Chandrachur refused. Chandrachur denied this and stated that he would never turn down Gulzar.
The film had a theatrical release in Canada.