Film was delayed for about a year due to distribution issues. After the Govinda starrer Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani became a hit Halaal Ki Kamaai released.
Sumeet Saigal claimed he had signed the film, but Govinda had him thrown out on the day of the mahurat. Govinda went to the producer and said he would do the film for a lot less money. Sumeet Saigal was unaware of this till the producer called him to inform him he was no longer in the movie.
Poochho Naa Poochho..The tune of this song from Halaal Ki Kamai was used again in a song in another film by the same producer - "Maara Re Maara" ("Awaragardi", 1990.
Shelved movie P.M. Movies "Halaal Ki Kamai". Starring Sanjay Dutt,Mandakini, Sumeet Saigal, Produced by Mohan Singh Bagga. When the film got shelved,the producer started another film with the same name and different script and star cast. Sumeet Saigal was signed for the original Halaal Ki Kamai and was moved into the second Haalal Ki Kamai announced. He was later dropped for Govinda. Swaroop Kumar was signed to direct the film.