Sangharsh received mixed to positive reviews, with critics particularly lauding Ashutosh Rana's performance and the film's stylistic approach. It is often remembered for its tense atmosphere and as the launchpad for Preity Zinta's career.

The music by Jatin-Lal was hauntingly beautiful. "Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi" sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Udit Narayan is a paradox—a romantic melody set against a backdrop of fear and longing. The background score by Sukhwinder Singh (yes, the singer of Chaiyya Chaiyya) is a masterclass in dissonance, using temple bells and electronic hums to unnerve the viewer.

The soundtrack features songs typical of late-1990s Bollywood — melodic but secondary to the film's darker narrative. (Specific track listing omitted; let me know if you want details.)

What makes the keyword "Sangharsh 1999 Hindi Akshay Kumar Preity Zinta Ashutosh Rana" so powerful is the sheer contrast between these actors' usual personas and their roles here.