The film was previously titled " Shaatir".
Loosely based on 1973 movie The Sting.
Abhishek Bachchan was to play a second lead to Emraan Hashmi.After he opted out Paresh Rawal was roped in.
This is the second film that stars emraan hasmi that revolves around the game of cricket. Jannat was the other one
Based on con artist Natwarlal, The second film to be based on him after Mr.Natwarlal.