Cocktail turns 10: Veronica impacted me personally, says Deepika Padukone
New Delhi, July 13 : Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone starrer ‘Cocktail’ completed 10 years on Wednesday.
“The success of Cocktail and her character Veronica has been unprecedented and untouched till now. Not only did Veronica manage to leave an indelible mark on everyone’s hearts, but also made Deepika stand out in front of an incredible star cast,” a statement said.
“The character Veronica resonated with the youth around the nation and Deepika’s performance is still considered one of her best,” it added.
“I’ve always believed that while you put a little part of yourself in every character you play, you also carry a part of that character with you forever. Therefore, Veronica will always be one of the most special characters I’ve played on screen; one that changed a lot of things for me professionally and impacted me personally,” Deepika said in a statement.
She said Veronica turned out to be successful and it resounded with millions. “There was something about that character that the audiences empathised with,” added the versatile actor.
Meanwhile, songs ‘Jugni’, ‘Daru Desi’ and ‘Tumhi Ho Bandhu’ continue to rule the charts, 10 years after its release.
On the film front, Deepika has ‘Pathan’, ‘Fighter’, and an untitled movie opposite Prabhas.
