 Amrita Rao (qv) was the first choice for the role of Priya, but  Rakesh Roshan (qv) saw Priyanka Chopra (qv)s performance in a  special screening of _Aitraaz (2004)_ (qv) and was so impressed that  he decided to cast her instead. Aishwarya Rai (qv) was also  considered for the role.