Cocktail (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Cocktail is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Homi Adajania, starring Diana Penty as Meera Sahni, Randeep Hooda and Saif Ali Khan. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes and earned $2.7 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Director
- Homi Adajania
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Raj Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cocktail About?
The premise of Cocktail without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman from India travels to London to join her husband, but finds herself drawn to a charming and carefree bartender and a complex friend. As she navigates her new life and relationships, she must confront cultural differences and the challenges of building a new identity in a foreign land. The experiences lead her on a journey of self-discovery and unexpected connections.
Cocktail Cast & Characters
Diana Penty leads the cast as Meera Sahni, with Randeep Hooda as Kunal Ahuja and Saif Ali Khan as Gautam Kapoor. Directed by Homi Adajania; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Homi Adajania
- Diana Penty as Meera Sahni
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Randeep Hooda as Kunal Ahuja -
Saif Ali Khan as Gautam Kapoor -
Boman Irani as Randhir "Randy" Kapoor
Also Starring in Cocktail
· 4 more- Dimple Kapadia Kavita Kapoor
- Deepika Padukone Veronica Malaney
- Ray Burnet Security Guard
- Tina Desai Waitress (Special Appearance)
More from Homi Adajania
More films directed by Homi Adajania, best-rated first: Murder Mubarak, Angrezi Medium, Finding Fanny and Being Cyrus.
Cocktail Plot Summary
What happens in Cocktail from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Meera, Diana Penty, a shy and traditional Indian girl, leaves her family in India to start a new life in London with her husband Randeep Hooda. At the sprawling Heathrow Airport, a chance encounter sets the tone for the story: Meera crosses paths with Gautam Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, a shameless flirt who radiates confidence and charm. He flirts openly, asks her out, and then, sensing her discomfort, steps back with a courteous but clear invitation to leave him be. Meera, still hopeful for her new life, searches for Kunal but soon discovers a harsher truth: he married her for money and urges her to stay away. The revelation knocks the wind out of her, leaving her heartbroken and stranded in a foreign city with nowhere to stay.
Full summary
The whole story of Cocktail, scene by scene
Cocktail Box Office
Cocktail grossed $2.7 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $1.5 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
- International
- $1.5M
How Well Do You Know Cocktail?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays the shy and traditional Indian girl Meera?
Cocktail Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Cocktail (2012)” and “[Hindi] Cocktail”.
- Also known as
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- Cocktail (2012)
- [Hindi] Cocktail
- 宝莱坞鸡尾酒
- Коктейл
- Коктейль
- 칵테일, კოქტეილი
- Kokteyl ./ Coctail
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Cocktail FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Cocktail, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cocktail?
Cocktail runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was Cocktail released?
Cocktail was released on July 13, 2012.
Who directed Cocktail?
Cocktail was directed by Homi Adajania.
More films by Homi Adajania Who is in the cast of Cocktail?
Cocktail stars Diana Penty as Meera Sahni, Randeep Hooda as Kunal Ahuja and Saif Ali Khan as Gautam Kapoor, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Cocktail make at the box office?
Cocktail grossed $2.7 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $1.5 million international).
Does Cocktail have a post-credit scene?
No. Cocktail has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Cocktail in?
The original language of Cocktail is Hindi.
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