Published 10:05 IST, July 15th 2020
Diana Penty on 8 years of 'Cocktail': 'Deepika will always be Veronica to my Meera'
As 'Cocktail' clocked 8 years on July 13, Diana Penty penned a heartfelt note on Deepika Padukone on her personal website. Read the lengthy note here.
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On July 13, 2020, Diana Penty and Deepika Pukone's film Cocktail clocked 8 years. As per report of leing news daily, to celebrate her debut film and to make film's anniversary even more special, Diana Penty penned a lengthy heartwarming te on co-star Deepika Pukone. Diana penned it on her personal website. Check out Diana's te here.
Diana penned, "I am still blown away when I see her transform into many memorable characters she has created on-screen and just how brave she has been both personally and professionally. Her smile still remains just as warm and to me, she will always be Veronica to my Meera."
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Diana Penty furr ded, "Deepika Pukone was one of my firsts. As my first co-actor in my first ever film, she me quite an impact, allaying my fears and giving me a memorable initiation into a world I h clue about. It's important to remember that I was young, a professional model, who was suddenly plunged into a new universe that was filled with so many unkwns. Deepika h many films under her belt by n, a rising star and yet she was so warm, with a smile that always me you feel welcome and part of crew."
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Diana ditionally wrote, "I remember on one of very first days of shoot, which was in London, I was sitting alone in my hotel room when I received a mess from Deepika asking me to join her for dinner. When I met her later that evening, I realized that Saif, Homi, Dio and a few ors were re… she went out of her way to make me feel included. We soon became 2 DP's in same pod! I learnt from her too – always consummate professional, Deepika's discipline was exemplary… she was never late for shoot and matter when we packed up, she would always find a way to make it to gym among many or things. I also remember watching in jaw-dropping awe, how she transformed herself into Veronica, a character that was t anything like her personally. I truly was blown away."
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About Cocktail
Helmed by Homi ajania, 2012 film stars Diana and Deepika with Saif Ali Khan. movie chronicles story of three friends, who get stuck in a love triangle. However, y mature to understand each or feelings and ir bond grows even stronger. striking numbers from film like Tumhi Ho Bandhu, Daaru Desi, Jugni among ors have hit a staggering number of views online.
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8 Years of Cocktail
To embrace 8 Years of Cocktail, Deepika Pukone on July 13 h changed her social media name to Veronica, character she essays in film. Moreover, she also posted a 2 minute 35 seconds BTS video and penned a te. She wrote, "8 Years of Cocktail. Often I’m asked if re is a moment I would like to relive... answer is YES."
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10:05 IST, July 15th 2020