Saif Ali Khan revisits the 2012 film Cocktail and says his decision to play the character Gautam was a mistake. Speaking in interviews, he characterizes the choice as “inevitable” and “100 percent” incorrect, while describing the script decision as “slightly regressive.” He adds that the film still works as a “breezy fun entertainer,” and he says he took the role primarily to help the production move forward.
Cocktail, directed by Homi Adajania and written by Imtiaz Ali, stars Saif alongside Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty. The film is described as a stylish, modern take on relationships, with Deepika’s character Veronica standing out in discussions. The outlets note that some viewers later criticized how the story portrays Veronica, arguing that it regresses from a modern, unconventional portrayal of a woman.
While both sources center on Saif’s comments, they differ in emphasis. One outlet also details the criticism around Veronica’s characterization and provides additional context about the film’s production and reception, while the other focuses more tightly on Saif’s quoted assessment of the script choice and his role.
