In an unusual attempt for a Hindi movie, the whole Raabta sequence is shot in a single three plus minute single long shot. Cinematographer Muraleedharan told that they rehearsed for three days before shooting on steadicam. Close to fifty cues were given during the shot for its perfect execution. The lighting arrangement was inspired from documentary production as it was being shot on location.
The film was banned in Pakistan as it made references to a section of ISI's involvement in Jihadi groups and terror activities.
In one scene Saif Ali Khan says his name is Mahendra Sandhu which is the name of the actor who acted in the film titled gent Vinod in 1977.
Gulshan Grover's name is Taimur in the film Ironically it is today the son's name of Saif and Kareena.
The film got criticized by viewers saying he should have been titled Travel Agent Vinod as Saif Ali Khan travels to many countries in the film.