Anupam Kher is shown die hard fan of Sridevi.In real life they both were good friends and lived opposite each other.
In the song Tu Pagal Premi Aawara Divya Bharti is shown missing in the jungle and Goivinda starts searching her by taking her name. Divya was also her character name in the film.When Divya Bharti passed away a small video was made showing her funeral procession starting with this song and when Govinda shouts Divya its showed Divya Bharti falling from her building.This video was attached to VHS of Damini and Platform.
Pahlaj Nihalani wanted Shola Aur Shabnam to be Divya's first release. Rajiv Rai also gave his consent. But Shola Aur Shabnam ran into censor problems and was delayed.
Pahlaj Nihalani was angry with Anupam Kher for shaving his head and ruining his characters continuity. Anupam suggested he wear a cap. This still did not sit well with Pahlaj.
Juhi Chawla was expecting to sign the film. But Govinda insisted Divya Bharti be signed.