According to reports, Babbar Sher's superstar would be directed by Kabir, and their initial talks began at the end of 2023. Additionally, it was stated that the director will start working on the movie after Chandu Champion was released. Salman was reportedly Kabir's first option for Babbar Sher, and the project is said to be among his most ambitious to date.

The story of Sumit Arora is much like the protagonist of his latest film "Chandu Champion", whose underlying theme of a small-town boy who dreamed big struck a chord with the screenwriter. Starring Kartik Aaryan in the titular role, “Chandu Champion” is inspired by the life of India's first Paralympic gold medallist Murlikant Petkar.