Mishra says, "It is too early to say anything. I have met Ali a couple of times at events and parties but I cannot say anything about the cast as of now. I am still scripting the film, so all the news about it is not true. There will be an official announcement soon."

This will be Zafar's first time working with Mishra along with Bachchan and Kapoor. Chitrangda has worked with Mishra twice before.

'Mehrunissa' tells the story of an actor in the 1960s and the events in her life over the next 30-odd years.