Bollywood Hearthrob Who Rejected Cocktail; Saif Picked It Up

Bollywood hearthrob who rejected Cocktail; Saif picked it up

Mumbai: With Cocktail 2 enjoying a strong run in theatres, fans are revisiting the 2012 original that became a cult favourite thanks to the chemistry between Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty. But did you know Saif was not the first choice to play Gautam in the film? In a recent conversation with Variety India, Saif revealed that the makers had initially approached several actors, including Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan, before he c…

Ranbir Kapoor rejected Cocktail, reveals Saif Ali Khan: ‘Deepika’s part was so delicious’

Saif Ali Khan revealed that the makers struggled to find a leading man for Cocktail as Deepika Padukone's role overshadowed everyone else's.

Ranbir Kapoor Backed Out From 'Cocktail' That Featured His Ex, Deepika, 'Her Role Was So Delicious'

Homi Adajania’s 2012 romantic drama Cocktail has been one of the most loved Bollywood movies of all time, which featured Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in the lead roles. The movie is considered to be an iconic one, and for the same reason, when the sequel to the movie was announced, people were left excited. Cocktail 2 was released on June 19, 2026, and has been receiving mixed reactions from the audience. Cocktail 2 features R…