The film was delayed for several years. One of the rarest Indian films that was never released onto VCD or DVD.
The film was originally titled "Saanjhi" and started in 1975. Suresh Oberoi's was signed much later.
During the making of Sangdil, Kabir signed the shelved movie "Nine Tiger Man"(1982) Starring Kabir Bedi, Produced by Suresh Patel (Polydor) and Johnny Bakshi, Directed by Raj Khosla. The film was based on Indian mutiny.
After Kabir Bedi quit doing films in India, his role in Sangdil was unexpectedly written off. He only had 3 scenes and 1 song, with his voice being dubbed by a dubbing artiste.
Debut film of Madhubala sister "Madhur Bhushan".