Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Leela Bhansali have collaborated on three massively successful films, one after another, with each being a bigger hit than the previous one. Their first union happened in 2013 in the form of Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, followed by the 2015 Bajirao Mastani and then Padmaavat in 2018.

It was reported that the duo would team up again for another musical drama called Baiju Bawra, but Pinkvilla now reports that the filmmaker may cast the actor he directed in 2007 in Saawariya, Ranbir Kapoor. A source told the portal, "Ranveer and SLB were discussing to collaborate on a film, but right now that can't happen. Bhansali will reunite with Ranbir on this one."