There was a lot of difference of opinions while finalizing the title of this film. The producer and some cast members felt that the title ‘Omkara’ made it sound like a action film, so names like ‘Issak’, and ‘O Saathi Re’ were amongst the short-listed ones. But director Vishal Bharadwaj was not happy with any of these titles, and wanted to go by his first and only choice, which was ‘Omkara’. Finally after much consideration, Vishal got his way and the film was named ‘Omkara’.

The scene where Saif breaks the mirror with his hand, was not there in the original script, and was initially shot without it. While editing, the director felt that there was something missing, and decided to shoot this scene again. The action director had put explosives behind the mirror, for the blast effect. The explosion had to be timed with Saif’s punch. After the shot, there were glass splinters all over Saif’s face and body. Fortunately, his eyes were closed during the take, and he finished unhurt.