Juhi Chawla received a Best Actress nomination at the 36th Filmfare Awards for her performance in the film. The film is a remake of the 1988 Malayalam film August 1 that had Mammootty in the lead role.
Juhi Chawla was recognized with a Best Actress nomination at the 36th Filmfare Awards for her performance in the remake. The original 1988 film August 1, starring Mammootty, served as the basis for this new production.