Pakistani cricket player, Shoaib Akhtar, was offered a role in this movie but turned it down.
Mallika Sherawat was the first choice for the role, but she quoted a very high price after the success of Murder. This caused the Bhatt's to distance themselves from Mallika. They then decided to launch a new face.
Irrfan Khan was considered for Shiney Ahuja's role.
The scene in the end of movie is inspired from the end scene of the movie Gladiator.
Kangana Ranaut made debut in this film.