Asihwariya Rai and Randeep Hooda both said yes to director Omung Kumar for the film within 15 minutes of narration.
Sarbjit's real life sister Dalbir Kaur had asked for Salman Kahn's help in Sarabjit's case as he had good fan following in Pakistan this incident couldn't be part of the film as Salman Kahn's former girlfriend is playing the part of Dalbir Kaur.
Aishwariya Rai and Randeep Hooda work together for the first time.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan chose not to meet Dalbir Kaur before Sarbjit shoot.
Omung Kumar second film as director earlier being Mary Kom 2014 which was also a biopic.