Upon release it was nominated in seven categories at the 9th Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Kumar and Bose, respectively, while winning three, Best Actress for Vyjayanthimala, Best Cinematography for V. Balasaheb and Best Dialogue Writer for Wajahat Mirza.
At the 9th Filmfare Awards, the film was nominated in several categories, including Best Film and Best Director for Kumar and Bose, respectively, and won three awards: Best Actress for Vyjayanthimala, Best Cinematography for V. Balasaheb, and Best Dialogue Writer for Wajahat Mirza.