The film was shot in Mumbai's and in the villages of Rajasthan state. Earning over ₹280 million (US$3.9 million), the film went on to become the highest-grossing film of the year. The film was declared a. It received overwhelming response from the audiences and predominantly positive reviews from critics.
It was also the first Bollywood film to be played in Canadian theatres, with six screenings in Toronto. Salman Khan's performance earned him nomination at held in 2000. Meanwhile, Mohnish Behl received a nomination at for his performance. The film was also dubbed into the and released with the title Premaanuraagam.