initially, it was reported that tom delmar who has worked as stunt director in hollywood movies would direct; later lashari was chosen as the director who was working with rana on another project. it is bilal lashari's debut as a director, who has directed music videos and assisted shoaib mansoor in the film "khuda kay liye". ali azmat and meesha shafi, who are known for singing, made their acting debut in the film. originally ali azmat's and ayesha khan's roles were limited to guest appearance that were later expanded to full roles. hamza ali abbasi who intended to work as assistant director was cast as an actor.