This was the last film from Bimal Roy Productions and Bimal Roy's assistant Hrishikesh Mukherjee directed this film.
Mithun Chakraborthy was signed for the film but later replaced by Amal Sen.
The film was previously titled Sahara.
Saira Banu replaced Sharmila Tagore.
Bimal Roy was directing the film "Sahara" and passed away mid way. Hrishikesh Mukherjee revived the film in 1972. He later re titled the film "Chaitali" in 1974.