Eventually, Rawail signed Vyjayanthimala for the role. Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala who had worked together for Naya Daur (1957) were then said to have a romantic affair. The actors parted after Vyjayanthimala worked with Raj Kapoor in the 1964 Hindi film Sangam.
This led to Rawail casting Vyjayanthimala in the part, and Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala who had previously collaborated on Naya Daur (1957) were reported to have started a romantic relationship. The actors eventually parted ways after Vyjayanthimala worked with Raj Kapoor on the 1964 Hindi film Sangam.