The film was a surprise hit. B.Subhash was rushing to complete Pyaar Ka Saaya before Maa. This was due to both being a remake of Ghost.
Jaya Pradha was signed by Anil Sharma for Tahalka and Maa. She was not paid for Tahalka and she complained to the Fllm Makers Association. Anil Sharma pleaded with her to start Maa and he would pay her for both films together. Eventually Jaya decided to leave Tahalka and just do Maa.
Anil Sharma considered directing the film himself but promised Ajay Kashyap he would let him direct the film.
Barsaat Mein Jab Aayega" in MAA (1992) and "Main Zindagi Mein Hardam Rota Hi Raha Hun" in BARSAAT (1949).
Anjan Ki Seeti Mein Mharo Man Dole from Maa (1992).This was Anu Malik's adaptation of a popular Rajasthani folk song "Anjan Ki Seeti" by Rehana Mirza. Sneha Khanwalkar adapted the same folk song for the film "Khoobsurat" (2014).