Director Ali Abbas Zafar took to social media to clarify that Priyanka Chopra who was making her Bollywood comeback with the Salman Khan starrer Bharat is no longer a part of the film. The director stated that the actress has opted out owing to a very special reason and the team is happy for her decision.

Ali Abbas Zafar shared, "Yes Priyanka Chopra is no more part of @Bharat_TheFilm & and the reason is very very special, she told us in the Nick of time about her decision and we are very happy for her ... Team Bharat wishes @priyankachopra loads of love & happiness for life [sic]."