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Did You Know THIS Filmmaker Convinced Deepika Padukone To Play Veronica In Cocktail?
Last Updated: 13 years of Cocktail: Deepika Padukone was initially unsure about playing Veronica in Cocktail, but Imtiaz Ali convinced her to take on the bold, career-defining role. Deepika Padukone isn't just one of Indian cinema's most celebrated actresses—she's a bona fide fashion icon. With every role, she brings acting prowess, and among all her stunning performances, one role stands out as a true cultural reset: Cocktail's Veronica. Released 13 years ago today, Cocktail marked a turning point in Deepika Padukone's caree r. Her portrayal of Veronica was bold, fearless, and emotionally layered. But did you know Deepika was not initially keen on playing the character? It was Imtiaz Ali who convinced the actress to take up the role. Soon after the release of the film, Deepika shared in an interview that 'Imtiaz Ali (who wrote Cocktail), director Homi Adajania, and producer Dinesh Vijan had the confidence I could pull off Veronica." She later revealed that she was offered both female protagonists' roles—Veronica and Meera. It was Imtiaz who urged her to take up the unconventional Veronica. While talking about Imtiaz Ali, she shared, 'He told me Meera was something similar to what I had done already." Reflecting on the role, Deepika once said, 'I've always believed that while you put a little part of yourself in every character you play, you also carry a part of that character with you forever. And therefore, Veronica will always be one of the most special characters I've played on screen—one that changed a lot for me professionally and impacted me personally." Originally released in 2012, Cocktail was directed by Homi Adajania and starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty in lead roles. The film also featured Boman Irani, Dimple Kapadia, and Randeep Hooda. It is now returning to theatres nearly 13 years after its release. Back in 2012, the film received widespread acclaim for its direction, costumes, cinematography, and standout performances by the cast. Its soundtrack, composed by Pritam, also earned massive praise. Songs like 'Tumhi Ho Bandhu', 'Daaru Desi', and 'Second-Hand Jawaani' became instant chartbusters and continue to be remembered fondly even today. Cocktail is a romantic drama that follows the complex friendship and love triangle between carefree party girl Veronica (Deepika Padukone), shy and traditional Meera (Diana Penty), and charming Gautam (Saif Ali Khan). First Published:
India Today
26-05-2025
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- India Today
Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, Diana Penty's Cocktail set for re-release in May
Director Homi Adajania's 'Cocktail' has also joined the league of Bollywood films re-releasing in theatres. The 2012 romantic-drama, featuring Saif Ali Khan, Diana Penty and Deepika Padukone in pivotal roles, will return to the big screens in May 'Andaz Apna Apna' re-release, the audience are once again set to witness cinematic nostalgia. PVR Cinemas shared the poster of 'Cocktail' on its social media handle and wrote, "The iconic trio is back! Experience the unforgettable journey of 'Cocktail' once again with our Curated re-releasing at PVR INOX on May 30!"advertisementFans expressed their excitement about the re-release. A social media user commented, "Re-release every single romcom of my blood." A fan wrote, "10/10 movie." Another fan commented, "Manifestation is real finally. Can't wait." A social media user also wrote, "OMGGGGGG Already start advance booking." While giving their approval, fans dropped heart emojis on the post. Homi Adajania's Cocktail will re-release on May 30, 2025. (Photo credit: pvrcinemas_official) Apart from Saif, Deepika and Diana, 'Cocktail' also had Boman Irani, Dimple Kapadia, and Randeep Hooda as the supporting cast. The film marked Diana's Bollywood debut. The film is now returning to the theatres, nearly 13 years after its revolves around Meera played by Diana, who lives with her new-found friend Veronica after her husband Kunal (Hooda) abandoned her. Their loves get complicated when Veronica's boyfriend Gautam portrayed by Saif, falls in love with movie was appreciated for its cinematography and beautiful filming locations at UK and South Africa. The soundtrack by Pritam earned praise amongst the youth, especially 'Tumhi Ho Bandhu,' 'Daaru Desi', 'Second-Hand Jawaani' and 'Yaariyan.'On the work front, Saif was last seen in the Netflix heist-thriller 'Jewel Thief,' co-starring Nikita Dutta, Jaideep Ahlawat and Kunal Kapoor. It was directed by Kookie Gulati and Robby Grewal, and produced by Siddharth was last seen in Vicky Kaushal's historical action-drama 'Chhaava,' where she played Aurangzeb's daughter Zinat-un-Nissa was recently replaced by Triptii Dimri in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming Telugu film 'Spirit,' starring Prabhas. She is also expected to shoot for 'Pathaan 2' and R Balki's 'The Intern' remake with Amitabh is also likely to be a part of Shah Rukh Khan-Suhana Khan's upcoming action-thriller 'King.'Must Watch IN THIS STORY#Deepika Padukone
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26-05-2025
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Cocktail: Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan, Diana Penty's Film To Re-Release On THIS Date
Last Updated: Homi Adajania's Cocktail, starring Deepika Padukone, Saif Ali Khan and Diana Penty originally released in theatres on July 13, 2012. Nearly ten days after the re-release of Hum Tum, another popular Saif Ali Khan rom-com is making its way back to theaters! This time, it's Homi Adajania's 2012 film 'Cocktail', starring Saif, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in the lead roles. The film is set for a theatrical re-release starting May 30, 2025. On Monday, PVR Cinemas announced the re-release of Cocktail on their Instagram account. They shared a poster of Cocktail with Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. The text over the poster reads, 'Veronica, Gautam, Meera—their friendship, their love, their story- back on the big screen!" The rom-com will re-release this Friday. PVR announced the same with a caption that read, 'The iconic trio is back! Experience the unforgettable journey of Cocktail once again with our Curated Shows. Cocktail re-releasing at PVR INOX on May 30!" Fans React As Cocktail Re-Release Is Announced Needless to say, fans were beyond thrilled! While one fan commented, 'Manifestation is real finally. Can't wait," another one wrote, 'OMG SO HAPPY." '10/10 movie," wrote a third netizen. Originally released in 2012, Cocktail was directed by Homi Adajania and starred Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty in lead roles. The film also included performances by Boman Irani, Dimple Kapadia, and Randeep Hooda. The film is returning to theatres nearly 13 years after its release. Back in 2012, the film received widespread acclaim for its direction, costumes, cinematography, and standout performances by the cast. Its soundtrack, composed by Pritam, also earned massive praise. Songs like 'Tumhi Ho Bandhu', 'Daaru Desi', and 'Second-Hand Jawaani' became instant chartbusters and continue to be remembered fondly even today. On the professional front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in the Netflix film 'Jewel Thief', co-starring Nikita Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Kunal Kapoor. The film was directed by Kookie Gulati and Robby Grewal, and produced by Siddharth Anand. Diana Penty last appeared in the Vicky Kaushal-led Chhaava, while Deepika Padukone will soon start working on Shah Rukh Khan's King, which will also feature Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, and more. First Published:
