While Aditya Chopra was keen to have Vaani Kapoor in the film, Aamir wanted Fatima Sana Shaikh to play the part, but after ruling out both the names they narrowed down Alia Bhatt to play the part
या सिनेमासाठी वाणी कपुरने काम करावं अशी आदित्य चोप्राची इच्छा होती, मात्र आमिर खानने आलिया भट्टचं नाव सुचवलं होतं.