Sridevi was the first choice for Madhuri Dixit role opposite Sanjay Dutt they were to start in a film 25 years after Gumrah 1993.But due to her sudden death Madhuri Dixit was roped in .
Karan Johar approached Sridevi to star in the film a week after signing her daughter Jhanvi for her debut film Dhadak.
Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit will be paired opposite each other after 21 years since Mahaanta 1996.
Jhanvi Kapoor daughter of Sridevi broke the news on twitter that Madhuri Dixit has replaced her late mother Sridevi in the film and thanked the actress for taking up the role which was offered to her late mother.
Karan Johar wanted to direct the film in 2003. But after his fathers death, he did not have the courage and emotional strength. Speculation was that Shah Rukh Khan,Ajay Devgan and Kajol were signed. After the film was shelved, Karan would repeatedly use the title "Kalank" for various films while they were in production.