Deepika Padukone On 9 Years Of Cocktail: ‘My Character In The Movie, Veronica, Was A Turning Point In My Career'
As Cocktail clocked 9 years since its release, Deepika Padukone went down the memory lane and shared about the ‘turning point’ that Cocktail was for her. Read her statement here
The reigning queen of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, has treated the audiences with numerous characters and memorable performances within the career span of 13 years. One performance that is the turning point in Deepika's career is that of 'Veronica' in 'Cocktail'. Post 'Cocktail', the actress delivered many other memorable characters and fabulous performances. As the film clocked 9 years since its release, Deepika went down the memory lane and shared about the ‘turning point’ that Cocktail was for her.
Speaking about the film, Deepika shared with Hindustan Times, “I’ve always believed while you put a little part of yourself in every character you play, you also carry a part of that character with you forever. Veronica will always be one of the most special characters I’ve played; one that changed a lot for me professionally and impacted me personally." When asked if Veronica was a turning point for her Bollywood career, Deepika stated, "Yes. If a character resonated with millions, then obviously there was something about it that audiences empathised with,” she said.
Reminiscing how she prepped for the role, the actress shares Veronica’s personality is not one she was familiar with at that stage in her life, "When I was given the script to read I assumed it was for Meera’s character (played by Diana Penty). Imtiaz Ali called me up one day and requested me to re-read the script for Veronica. After a couple of days and giving it some thought, I understood what he meant and saw what he saw. While I had butterflies in my tummy, I also knew I was ready for it,” Deepika said.
She added, "I don’t think I would have been able to do what I did if it wasn’t for Homi Adajania. He gave me wings to fly and made me believe I could do no wrong. With that belief, we were able to create a character that will live in our hearts forever.” ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh Leaves To Shoot For Bear Grylls' Man Vs Wild In Eastern Europe; Wife Deepika Padukone Pumps Up For Action Sequences For Pathan
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