Madhubala's biographer
Mohan Deep called
Imtihaan "a shabby film". The film was successful commercially and was among the films that helped Madhubala establish herself as a leading lady. Her close friend and retired IAS officer Latif told, "After
Mahal (her breakthrough film), Madhubala did eight films in 1949; all hits in some measure or the other. However
Dulari,
Singaar and
Imtihaan stand out." ==References==