Naseeruddin accepted the film without asking any questions. This was due to his guilt for saying no to Benegal for Kalyug.
Shyam Benegal approached Shashi Kapoor to produce the film. Shashi declined as he was already producing a film based on courtesans. Plus Shashi did not like the script as it was based in modern day prostitutes. Where as in Utsav, the women (Courtesans) shown were treated with respect by the kings of India.
Based on a classical short story Aanandi by writer Ghulam Abbas.
Film won National award for best art direction by Nitish Roy in 1984.
Debut film of Anu Kapoor,Ila Arun,Harish Patel and Aditya Bhattacharya.