Akshaye Khanna won tremendous acclaim for his negative role, this was his next release after 'Dil Chahta Hai (2001)' and gave him a new lease in his career, he was nominated for the best villain role.
Akshaye Khanna wore a wig in the film. This was his first film with Bobby Deol.
Humraaz was one of the hit movies of year 2002
Akshay Khanna role was first offered to 90s biggest superstar Rahul Roy
The song "Bardaasht Nahin Kar Sakta" was reused in the Tamil remake Girivalam (2005) as "Nee Yaaro Nee Yaaro". It was the only song reused in the remake.