Raaj Kumar had worked with Dilip Kumar in Paigham year ago in 1959 and he was not known as easy man to approach or atleast his image was like this only. Its often said that Raj Kumar was such an actor who may look self indulged in films where he plays solo hero but whenever he appears with others then he virtually overshadows others with his histrionics.

Paigham was not a heavy dialogue based film and was a nice watch where both the actors had done remarkable work in the roles given to them but they did not appear together again. Subhash Ghai dared to cast this wonderful cast together for his film Saudagar. While Dilip Saab’s dialogue delivery has been mesmerising, Raj Kumar is also known for his wonderful voice and attractive dialogue delivery and both were masters of Urdu.

It was an interesting clash on screen. Its said that everybody tried to frighten Subhash Ghai and said that he would not be able to finish his film. But when Subhash Ghai visited Raaj Kumar and asked him if he would have any reservation, problem working with Dilip Saab, Raaj Kumar had replied,” Kyon Jani ! what kind of reservation, he is my biggest inspiration”.