Looking at the monitor on the set, the filmmaker felt he was watching Anil Kapoor. So, Ranveer was clearly told not to imitate his Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) co-star.
Ranveer is a huge fan of Mr Jhakaas and decided to taking up acting after seeing the veteran star's performances. The two are also related; Anil's wife, Sunita, is Ranveer's aunt.