Man singh a character in the film bandit queen was also played by Manoj Bajpayee
Films crew members consisted of people who were one times Dacoit in the region where the film was shot.
The movie title, Sonchiriya is the name of a bird, the Great Indian Bustard, that is found in Chambal.
Despite being well received by critics and audiences, it was a disaster at the box office.
Clashes with Luka Chuppi (starring Kriti Sanon and Kartik Aryan) at the box office