Will Smith appears in a Hindi film for the first time, thus fulfilling his wish to appear in a Hindi film.
Film was heavily inspired from 1992 classic Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander.
Sarah Ali Khan was almost set to debut in the film, but dropped out for unknown reasons.
Tiger Shroff had suggested Disha Patani for the film. She was replaced by Sarah Ali Khan, then Ananya Pandey.
Alia Bhatt and Tiger Shroff appear together for first time.Thou she just appears in the Hook Up song and is credited as Ex Student Alia Bhatt.