Homi Adjania didn't want to direct 'Cocktail'

Homi Adjania didn't want to direct 'Cocktail'
Monday, July 09, 2012 13:23 IST
By Santa Banta News Network
If Homi Adjania had his way at first, he wouldn't have directed romantic comedy "Cocktail" at all. He feared it wasn't his kind of film, but then when the "Being Cyrus" director took it up as a challenge, and started considering it as his own film, his dilemma started to fade away.

His last directorial "Being Cyrus", also his debut, released in 2006.

However, when producer Dinesh Vijan, actor Saif Ali Khan's partner in Illuminati Films, offered him to direct "Cocktail", Adjania was sceptical.

"I had two, three offbeat kind of stories, which they found very disturbing. Then Dinesh told me he has this script of 'Cocktail', written by Imtiaz Ali. When I heard the story, I was like 'Why should I tell this story?', " Adjania told.

"Dinesh told me he thought I'll give a fresh take to its story because it wasn't familiar territory for me. I told him I was not interested. But he persuaded me for a month and then I actually realised that I wasn't doing the film because I was scared of not knowing how to do it.

"This format was not my format, there was nothing psychotic in the film! It was just a nice, beautiful love story. So I called him in the morning and told him that I would do it, " he added.

He admits he was "shying away" from "Cocktail", which tells the story of three people, essayed by Saif, Deepika Padukone and newcomer Diana Penty.

"I made this my film and that is what it is -- about story telling in a different format, which I love doing, " said Adjania.

While he wrote and directed "Being Cyrus" himself, directing "Cocktail" was a different experience, considering it was written by someone else.

But it wasn't difficult.

"It was definitely a changed concept of telling someone else's story. Imtiaz had narrated the story, and its screenplay had to be developed. Dinesh and I developed it. That's when I started making all the moments of the film as mine, I started drafting scenes and characters.

"I pretty much stuck to the story that I was given; I did not change the story. As soon as I made it as my film, the strangeness went away, " he added.

"Cocktail" will hit screens Friday.
Varun Dhawan Unveils First Poster of 'Nain Matakka' Featuring Keerthy Suresh!

Varun Dhawan's upcoming film Baby John is already creating waves in the entertainment world. The latest buzz surrounds the highly anticipated track "Nain Matakka," and the excitement reached new heights when Varun shared the

Friday, November 22, 2024
'Agni' Trailer Unveiled: A Tribute to Firefighters' Bravery and Sacrifice!

The much-anticipated trailer for Agni, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Rahul Dholakia, was released on Thursday, offering a gripping look into the world of firefighters, their bravery, and the sacrifices they make to protect

Friday, November 22, 2024
Sara Ali Khan Shares Fun BTS Moments from Ad Shoot, Invites Fans to Let Their Spirits Soar!

Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan recently took to Instagram to share a delightful behind-the-scenes (BTS) glimpse from her latest advertisement shoot, revealing her cheerful mood and creative spirit. In a playful and heartwarming post, Sara shared a video

Friday, November 22, 2024
Kartik Aaryan Enjoys Quality Time with 'Sea, Sand, and Sun' at IFFI Goa!

Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan, who is currently in Goa for the prestigious International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and Filmazaar, took a moment to unwind and connect with nature. The actor shared a series of serene pictures on his Instagram, showcasing

Friday, November 22, 2024
Shehnaaz Gill Starts Shooting for Punjabi Film: A New Journey Begins!

Actress and social media sensation Shehnaaz Gill is all set to embark on a new chapter in her career, as she commences shooting for her upcoming Punjabi film. The actress shared her excitement with her fans on Instagram, marking this milestone

Friday, November 22, 2024
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT