Phandebaaz was 10th big hit of the year 1978..
This was the only movie in which Moushumi co-starred with Dharmendra as a full-fledged heroine. Hema made a guest appearance. And then Moushumi did appear in a guest appearance as Dharam's dead love interest in Krodhi in which Hema played his heroine. Later when Moushumi graduated to mature/ supporting roles she played Dharmendra's wife in 6-7 movies starting with Aag hi Aag in 1987.
Dharmendra and Moushmi were paired in one more film as a lead pair, Mera Karam Mera Dharam which was delayed and released in 1987.
Leena C was the original heroine of the film. The producer replaced her because she was unable to shoot and was delaying the film.
Mithun and Jackie film "Ustaadon Ke Ustaad" was titled "Phandebaaz" when it was launched.