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Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Diana Penty on the possibility of her being a part of Cocktail 2: It deserves a completely new makeover
While Cocktail 2 has been a rumoured project for a while, designer Anaita Shroff Adajania, wife of Cocktail (2012) director Homi Adajania, hinted at the start of it recently as she shared a picture of a script with the title 'Cocktail 2' on her Instagram Story. Actor Diana Penty, who made her debut with the 2012 film, shares her take on the sequel. Diana Penty(Photo: Instagram) As per reports, Cocktail 2 is being made with actors Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. Ask Diana Penty, who was recently seen in Detective Sherdil, if she feels that the film should be turned into a franchise and she says, 'I am sure the makers have a great script at hand, that is why they are making part two. Also, the fact that the first film did well means that there will be an audience for the sequel. So, why not? I will be very excited to see it as an audience and see where the story could go.' So, would she want to be a part of it too, even in a cameo? 'I feel that I have played my part in the first film, and it did well for me. The reason I am here today is because of that film and I am grateful for it. But if they are embarking on an entirely new journey, it deserves a completely new makeover. So, I completely see where that comes from; new story, new cast, new fresh energy would be great for the film,' she responds. Over a month ago, Cocktail also had a re-release in theatres. The film starring Diana alongside Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone, presented a love story set in the generation of the time, and the actor was glad to see even the youth of today also connected with it. 'I was very keen to see whether it does resonate, especially with the newer generation who actually missed out on it 13 years ago, and it did because you can't go wrong with a romcom. Everyone loves one and Cocktail was the perfect romcom,' she says. Currently Diana is in the busiest phase of her career. She has had three releases this year already with Azaad, Chhaava, and Detective Sherdil, and has a few more in the pipeline. Enjoying this phase, the actor says, 'I love it, and I hope this never changes. I am worried ki nazar na lag jaye, but it feels good. There's also a bunch of different kinds of things happening and they are yet to release.' As for her latest film, Detective Sherdil, the film took four years to find a release but Diana insists that she never lost faith in it. 'I realise, understand and acknowledge the fact that every film takes its time. It has its own journey. You just have to be patient and wait for the right time for it, which is what we all in the team did,' she says.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Loved Diana Penty in Detective Sherdil? Stream her best films on OTT
Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's Detective Sherdil is finally out on ZEE5 (can be streamed via OTTplay Premium). Like he mentions in the film, if he is Akbar, then Diana Penty is his Anarkali. She is powerful, even with her limitations in the movie. Over the years, the actress has worked in such roles. Diana Penty in stills from Cocktail and Happy Bhaag Jayegi From Cocktail to Happy Bhag Jayegi, stream the best of Diana Penty in one place - only on OTTplay Premium Diana Penty made her powerful debut with Cocktail. The movie is remembered for Deepika Padukone's performance, but Penty left just as much a mark on the viewers. Being the perfect desi girl (even if the popular song said 'Main Hoon Hi Nahi Iss Duniya Ki'), every Indian man could understand why Saif Ali Khan's character Gautam Kapoor left Veronica (Deepika) for Meera (Diana Penty). Happy Bhag Jayegi - Zee5 Diana Penty then found a film that was riding on her own shoulder. Despite the story being fairly good (one of Happy finding her man among potential suitors), Happy Bhag Jayegi left only a slight impression on viewers. The Mudassar Aziz directorial came as a surprise hit. Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran - Zee5 Diana Penty was cast as the female lead in John Abraham's movie Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran. She played an important role of Officer Captain Ambalika Bandyopadhyay in the movie. Her character is among the team that was responsible for testing nuclear weapons while ensuring that the US intelligence agencies do not learn about the plan. Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi - Zee5 The sequel to the 2016 film Happy Bhag Jayegi, Diana Penty returns as Happy, but this time around, there is a new Happy on the block. Sonakshi Sinha also steps in as Harpreet. This time, the movie received mixed reviews and did not meet the budget either. Salute - SonyLIV Diana Penty made her Malayalam film debut in Rosshan Andrrews' Salute. She played the brief but powerful role of SI Aravind Karunakaran (Dulquer Salmaan)'s girlfriend Dia in the film. Although she plays a major role in his personal life, the character has no link to the primary case.
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Diana Penty recalls being catcalled and elbowed in Mumbai trains during her college days: ‘It would scare me'
Actor Diana Penty recently opened up about how she was catcalled while travelling to college by local train. In an interview with Hauterrfly, the actor revealed how people used to elbow her during her commute and recalled facing body-shaming for being too skinny. (Also Read: Imtiaz Ali dropped Diana Penty from Ranbir Kapoor's Rockstar after 3 weeks of workshop; actor says 'he felt I wasn't…') Diana Penty recalls facing body shaming for being too skinny. When asked whether she had ever been touched inappropriately while travelling on a bus or in a crowd, Diana said, "I think every girl in Bombay has gone through this. To go to college, St Xavier's, I used to take the train—the central line from Byculla to VT—and then walk to college. There's catcalling, and people try to elbow you. It became a part of daily life. I was a very shy, underconfident, conscious and awkward girl. I would go into a shell. It would scare me. I didn't have the confidence to elbow back." Diana also recalled that from the time she was a child up until around six or seven years ago, she was skinny and faced body-shaming. "It scarred me. You're a child, and if people keep telling you, 'Oh, you're so skinny, you don't eat?' And some aunties would go up to my mother and say this. She used to get so irritated—like why wouldn't I feed my child? As a child, you start becoming conscious of the fact that you're too skinny. It was awful." She shared that her mother once took her to a paediatric dietician, who advised her to feed Diana six bananas a day—though she only managed four—and still, nothing changed. Diana revealed that she has spent her life trying to gain weight and not be as skinny. She recalled that she didn't use to wear sleeveless clothes and would keep layering up to fit in with others. Diana Penty's recent and upcoming films Diana is currently seen in the movie Detective Sherdil, which also stars Diljit Dosanjh, Boman Irani, Chunky Panday, and Banita Sandhu in lead roles. The film is available to stream on ZEE5. She will next be seen in Section 84, which also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Nimrat Kaur in lead roles. The release date for the film is yet to be announced.
India Today
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Diana Penty says she was dropped from Rockstar after workshops, later bagged Cocktail
Actor Diana Penty was initially approached for 'Rockstar' (2011) before the role ultimately went to her contemporary Nargis Fakhri. She was speaking in an interview when she said she had even started training for the Imtiaz Ali directorial but was dropped after two to three weeks of workshops. Interestingly, the role went to Diana when she was still working as a model and had not done any 39-year-old was in a conversation with Hauterfly when she shared how she landed her first film 'Cocktail' (2012). She recalled her early days in the industry and said, "I was in New York, modelling, and I got a call from my agency. They told me Imtiaz Ali was looking for a new girl for his film 'Rockstar' and that I must meet him."Diana admitted films were never on her radar as she had never taken any formal training in acting. She said, "I never had the confidence that I could be an actor one day. I never believed that I would ever be able to pull it off." This is when the director encouraged her to attend workshops, she shared. "After 2–3 weeks he said, 'Look, I can see you have come a long way and I've seen a lot of improvement, but I still don't feel you are ready to play the character in 'Rockstar'. Maybe, it is too soon for you," reminisced Diana. She added that the shooting was about to begin in a month or so, and even she felt that she wasn't ready. "I was kind of relieved because I didn't feel confident. So I went back to New York and continued with my modelling," she year later, Diana received a call for 'Cocktail' and got to know the script of the film was written by Imtiaz. Interestingly, it was Imtiaz who suggested 'Cocktail' director Dinesh Vijan that she would be perfect for the role of Meera. She also remembered receiving a confirmation call just 24 hours after her audition. 'Cocktail' went on to become the biggest film of Diana Penty's career. The film, a love triangle featuring Diana, Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan, was a massive box office hit and garnered critical acclaim.
Pink Villa
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is Diana Penty planning to marry BF Harsh Sagar after 12 years of live-in relationship? Cocktail actress REACTS
Cocktail fame Diana Penty has opened up about her relationship status, breaking the hearts of millions of her fans. The actress has spilled the beans about her 12-year-old relationship with her boyfriend, Harsh Sagar, and has confirmed that they are in a live-in relationship. Talking about her marriage plans, the actress shared that she's not in any hurry. During an interview with Hauterrfly, Diana shared that she's not single. "I will not go on a rooftop and start giving speech about it, but I've been with my partner for 12 years now, and we've known each other for 22 years. So, half of our lives, we have known each other. We are really good friends," she said. The actress also added that she's married in her head even though they haven't tied the knot yet. Explaining her decision, Penty shared that it doesn't make any difference because we respect the relationship in the same way. The Detective Sherdil star candidly talked about why she's not in any hurry to get married. Praising the families on both sides, she said that they are "very chill" and respect the bond they share as a couple. For them, it's like, "Your happiness is most important." Diana shared that she and her boyfriend are not against the concept of marriage. "We live together, have a dog together, everybody knows we are together, so there's no rush," she made her point. On the work front, her latest film, Detective Sherdil, a mystery-comedy, features her alongside Diljit Dosanjh, Banita Sandhu, Boman Irani, and others. Directed by Ravi Chhabriya and produced by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film started streaming on Zee5 from June 20, 2025. Earlier this year, she was also seen in Vicky Kaushal-led Chhaava and Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani starrer Azaad. She will next be seen in Section 84, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur, and Abhishek Banerjee. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more cinema-related updates.
