The film is based on Sunil Thakkar's own experiences running and throwing parties for the Music Masala radio station, and having to discriminate between "Fresh off the Boat" Indians and the more fashionable, hip, Americanized Indians. Ironically enough, Thakkar's character in the film is exactly the type of person he barred from parties in those days.
The song "Ram Balram" from the album Bombay 2 - Electric Vindaloo, was used in the film. The scene where Kal Penn purchases condoms. The original source of the song was the back ground music from Vidhaata. The scene where Amrish Puri chases Suresh Oberoi to kill him.