According to an interview in India Today, when asked about his experience working with Ranaut, he said, "Bahot maza aaya. Bahot kamaal ladki hai." Further he was asked if Kangana Ranaut is tough to deal with, the actor responded, "She worked as my producer. Producers like her are in short supply. They are uncommon." She was my producer. Producers like her are very few in number. They are rare." When asked if he was hesitant to work with Kangana Ranaut because of this impression, he responded, "No, not at all. What are you afraid of? What more could you ask from an actress who is also a great producer?”