 Mithun Chakraborty's unique role of Krishnan Iyer was inspired by one of his roommates of his struggling days, before he became a popular film star.In his struggling days, Chakraborty used to share a room with Devio who used to pay 150 Rupees while Chakraborty used to pay 75 Rupees.Devio had the bed while Chakraborty used to sleep on the floor; one specific time Chakraborty used his bed whilst he was at work and when Devio came back, he scolded Chakraborty.