This film is based on a play by the same name which debuted in 1967. Classical singer Vasantrao Deshpande played role of antagonist. His grandson Rahul Deshpande now plays the same role.
It is a debut film for singer Shankar Mahadevan, who has received training in classical music at very early stage in his life.
Debut film as a director for actor Subodh Bhave, in which he plays the role of a classical singer. Previously he had played role of "Bal Gandharva", a classical singer & stage artist. This role had brought Subodh Bhave to limelight & won many accolades.
This is the Highest rated Indian Marathi Musical film as of November 2015.
The movie is based on a play. The original play was premièred in 1967 in Mumbai where Hindustani classical vocalist Vasantrao Deshpande played one of the protagonists, Khansaheb.