Producer Renu Chopra revealed that Tabu refused the role played by Hema Malini in Baghban as she didn’t want to play a mother of four. "Tabu said, ‘My whole career is ahead of me, so Ravi ji, please forgive me," Renu shared. "After the film's release, Tabu’s aunt reprimanded her, saying, "I will beat you with a slipper," she stated.