Some of the story is inspired by the initial part of Sidney Sheldon's "If Tomorrow Comes".
Back in 1994, producer Salim Akhtar told the media that Saif Ali Khan rejected Aa Gale Lag Jaa because he did not want to be paired with flop actress Urmila. Saif kept recommending Rajeshwari Loomba. Saif denied the story and stated he refused Aa Gale Lag Jaa because he could not understand the story.
Saif Ali Khan won laurels for his different role.
Urmila Matondkar and Saif Ali Khan worked together for the first time.
Manisha Koirala was initially approached but later Urmila was signed.