The 2014 movie 2 States, starring Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in leading roles, was a hit among audiences. The movie's heartwarming plot and the cast's performances were well-appreciated. Even till date, it is considered as one of the bests in the romantic comedy genre. Now the writer of the book, 2 States: The Story of My Marriage, from which the movie was adapted, spoke about the initial casting choices, when Alia and Arjun were not locked as the leads. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Chetan revealed that there was a time when Vishal Bharadwaj was gearing up to make the movie.