Diana Penty on Cocktail's re-release: Curious to know what Gen-Z thinks
'Cocktail', the much-loved romantic drama from 2012, quietly made its way back to theatres on May 30 this year. Directed by Homi Adajania and starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty, the film became a pop culture favourite when it was released over a decade ago, and its re-release has stirred a wave of nostalgia among fans.In a candid conversation, Diana Penty looked back at the film's journey and the love it continues to receive. Speaking exclusively to India Today, Diana said, 'It feels great to know that 'Cocktail' has been re-released. That film did really well back then and has always held a special place in my heart. I think what's exciting now is that there's a whole new generation that hasn't seen it - a younger audience that might experience it for the first time on the big screen.'advertisementDiana emphasised her curiosity over how modern audiences will receive the film: 'It'll be interesting to see how they receive it, especially since times have changed so much. Even up to five or six years ago, I remember people telling me how much they connected with it. So I'm curious - will Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha relate to it the same way? Maybe the Alphas are still a bit too young, but you never know!'
She added, 'Either way, it's lovely that a film like 'Cocktail', which meant so much to so many, is getting a second life.' Originally released on July 13, 2012, 'Cocktail' became a box-office success thanks to its urban charm, vibrant soundtrack - including hit songs like 'Tumhi Ho Bandhu' and 'Daaru Desi' - and dynamic performances by its iconic trio.Diana Penty is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming film 'Detective Sherdil', which is set to release on June 20. The film stars Diljit Dosanjh, Boman Irani, and others as part of the ensemble cast.
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