Utpal Dutt passed away before completion of the film. His voice was dubbed by Johnny Lever in the film.
Based on Gulzar's own Short Story Chaabiyaan, which was later re published as Seema.
Smita Patil claimed that she was narrated the film and she agreed verbally. When Shabana Azmi found out,she convinced Gulzar to drop Smita and sign her instead.
Jiye Tumharo Lalna" in RAKHI AUR HATHKADI (1972) and "Kya Bura Hai Kya Bhala" in LIBAAS (1988) sounds almost same.
the movie LIBAAS never released due to administrative reasons.