Malhotra is collaborating with Janhvi Kapoor for the first time; the actress received positive reviews for her two films this year, Mr. & Mrs. Mahi and Ulajh.
Farhan Akhtar's parents separated in 1978 and eventually got divorced in 1985, leaving a difficult early life for him. Farhan recently disclosed that this incident had an important impact on his views towards marriage and relationships.