Ranbir Kapoor rejected THIS Deepika Padukone film, then a National Award winning actor grabbed the role, trailer set a record, movie is…
GH News December 23, 2024 11:06 AM
Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoors equation had been the talk of the town ever since the duo parted ways. The two were in a serious relationship but when Ranbir cheated on Deepika their affair made headlines. Over the years Deepika and Ranbir have worked together in various movies including Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Tamasha Bachna Ae Haseeno and others. However did you know that Ranbir was offered another film alongside Deepika? The actor turned it down and another famous industry face picked up the script. For those unaware the movie went on to become a huge hit.
Apart from Deepika the film also featured another heroine Diana Penty. If you haven’t guessed the film yet it’s Cocktail. The other actor who took on the project was none other than Saif Ali Khan. In Cocktail the trio of Deepika Padukone Diana Penty and Saif Ali Khan won hearts making the film a massive success.
Saif Ali Khan Was Not the First Choice
Did you know that Saif Ali Khan wasn’t the first choice for this role? According to a report by NDTV the makers initially approached Imran Khan and then Ranbir Kapoor for the part. However both actors reportedly found the script unimpressive and turned it down. Eventually Saif Ali Khan took on the lead role in the film.
A Winning Combination
Helmed by Homi Adajania it wasn’t just the movie that won over audiences—the songs were also highly loved. Even today the songs from this film remain popular and cherished. Just like the movie its soundtrack was a massive hit.
Cocktail Trailer Made a Special Record
When Deepika Padukone first read the script she wasn’t very keen on taking up the role. However she later agreed to do the film. The trailer of Cocktail made a unique record at the time—it garnered more than one million views on YouTube within the first three days a significant milestone during that period.