According to Purnendu Shekhar, the writer of "Balika Vadhu", there was no intention to copy the name of his show from the film.

"During one's life, lots of films and lots of TV shows are made and it's no big deal if somewhere, some topic of a film or TV show matches with one another. When we decided the title for our show, its suitability was of utmost importance and so we finalised on 'Balika Vadhu'," Shekhar told IANS over phone from Mumbai.

The concept of "Seeta Aur Geeta", one of the evergreen entertainers starring Bollywood's 'Dreamgirl' Hema Malini, being turned into a television series was first-time TV producer Sunil Bohra's idea. He especially bought the rights of the film to use the storyline and characters for his show.

Hema Malini played identical twins in the hit film and the serial is also about twin sisters living completely different lives without being aware of each other's existence. Anjori Alag is reprising Hema Malini's role in the series.