Salil Chowdhury and Shailendra had collaborated earlier, in 1957, for a different version of this song. This version was titled "Tu Zinda Hai To Zindagi Ki Jeet Mein Yakeen Kar" and was performed by the Bombay Youth Choir. Two versions of the song with different second antaras were recorded for the film. One version was used in the film's opening credits and the other was released on music records.