This movie was based on a real life incident in which a girl studying in Birla College, Kalyan, was staying with her uncle and they got her married. There after, she died in mysterious circumstances, very similar to as shown in the movie. Her in laws were the prime suspects. This had happened in late 80s.
Raaj Kumar and director Esmayeel Shroff worked toghther in 4 films, Esmayeel Shroff was Raaj Kumar's favourite along with Chetan Anand, B.R.Chopra ( he said these 2 were origional filmakers, others were just picture shooters ) and Mehul Kumar. Police Public was Raj Kumar's last good & successful movie and were liked by people, producer Pranlal Mehta had produced 4 films with Raaj Kumar. In Police Public in his firsr scene of Raaj Kumar its shows a big dog, up on the carrige, is of Raaj Kumar"s.
One of the last movie of Raj Kiran.
The first release of Raaj Kumar after coming back from abroad for treatment. The next was Saudagar.
Raj Kumar and Naseeruddin Shah's only movie together.