Kapil Dev had invited Ranveer Singh to stay at his Delhi house for 10 days and this convinced the cricketer that Ranveer Singh will be the most suitable for the role. The duo spent days to inherit everything possible on a personal level from the cricketer.

The actor's efforts have helped him shape the character as he said' "Initially' the character seemed daunting. To portray a living legend fills one with a sense of responsibility. But after having put in the work towards building the character' I feel more prepared and less anxious."