12 Years of Cocktail: How Deepika Padukone’s ‘Veronica’ will always be relatable & pathbreaking

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Veronica was a complex character, pushed to the margins by her parents and former partners, and judged by society as an ‘easy girl’. Her journey to break free from these constraints while reconnecting with her softer, sensitive side, made her relatable and compelling.

Twelve years ago, Deepika Padukone gave us a gem in her trajectory of versatile characters – a surprise with the rebellious Veronica in the Homi Adajania-directed film Cocktail.

This pivotal role marked a shift in the trajectory of the superstar, something that lives on as one of the most memorable portraits. Despite being a character with shades of grey, Deepika’s portrayal of Veronica, raw, flawed and endearingly imperfect, struck the biggest chord with viewers, making her one of the most memorable characters in Bollywood.

Veronica was a complex character, pushed to the margins by her parents and former partners, and judged by society as an ‘easy girl’. Her journey to break free from these constraints while reconnecting with her softer, sensitive side, made her relatable and compelling.