Why did Saif replace Imran in Cocktail?

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desigal90

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Posted: 13 years ago

Cocktail's Saif's home production, but Imran was the original choice for his role (which actually makes sense keeping the character's age in mind)

But suddently, without any explanation, after having shot a few scenes, we heard news that Imran was out and Saif was in.

What do you think happened? I have a couple of scenarios in mind.

1) After Break Ke Baad's terrible fate, Saif realized that Cocktail would look too similar with the same lead cast, and its better to remind audiences of a hit (Love Aaj Kal) than a flop (BKB) and decided to make the change?

2) Saif realized he needed to do more projects, and due to convenice, decided to do his own home production

3) Imran realized that he needed to branch out and do something else rather than yet another rom com.

4) The director realized that Imran didnt suit the character of a casanova/wasnt experienced enough to do this kinda role.

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Koiza

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Posted: 13 years ago

Well deepika is a strictly ordinary actor. I guess after LAK from imtiyaz to even saif every one must have been well aware of that. They coudnt afford to cast another non-actor to result in a failure like break ke baad again.

And yes! saif has alot more star power and he is a much better actor. More over saif-deepu-imtiyaz bring the good luck charm of LAK back, so wise decision! 👍🏼

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Posted: 13 years ago

In his own words..Why will he make films with other actors.Who will hire him then.. 😆... He foresaw the future of Agent Vinod and decided to get back to Rom com Genre..

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desigal90

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Posted: 13 years ago

Originally posted by: DejaVu.
In his own words..Why will he make films with other actors.Who will hire him then.. 😆... He foresaw the future of Agent Vinod and decided to get back to Rom com Genre..

Yes, but he's also producing Go Goa Gone starring Kunal Khemu, and he's just a guest appearance in it.

Who knows, maybe the project was looking promising so Saif decided, why not?

Dex and Koiza also have valid points. Ahh the mysteries in the ways of bollywood 😆

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Posted: 13 years ago

i can't get a thing out of my mind from the time i watched cocktail trailer... y did Saifu keep the same beard look for this movie... it's the 1st saifu movie where i m not liking anything which is his style... looking LAK part 2 all the time...😕

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gilmores

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Posted: 13 years ago

I've been wondering this 😆

Honestly, Imran fits better "looks" wise in the film because the film has a very YOUNG vibe to it. Saif's age gap showed in the trailer in some scenes..Saif obviously will be able to better justice to the character acting wise. Imran se, not much can be expected on that front sadly.

I guess its a combo of 2 things. Saif's career wasn't going that great so he thought he should return to what worked well for him--the goofy romantic hero from Hum Tum, LAK, etc. Plus it probably looked like an interesting project. .And Imran-Deepika's BKB flopped badly so they probably didn't want to lose money on it, can't blame them for that.

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desigal90

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Posted: 13 years ago

I think I mentioned this in another thread that while I LOVE Saif as the goofball that he is, and he does ti so well onscreen, I have my reservations seeing him enact this young urban dude yet again.

And yes, the discrepency with the age DEFINITELY shows. Deepika is in her 20s and the other girl doenst look any older either.

Why...WHY do these producers/actors dont get it htrough their heads that starring with these young girls will NOT make them look younger? If anything, it makes their age even MORe prominent!

I mean in some scenes, Saif's real age is showing up very clearly. The wrinkles, the hairline.

Why you no understand Saifu? WORK WTIH WOMEN YOUR OWN AGE! I'd say Kareena, Priyanka, Katrina are the limit as far as how young his costars should be.

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Posted: 13 years ago

Ek Hasina Thi was a Super cool movie, Saifu's pairing with urmila, style, presentation, everything perfect... Wanna See 1 more time same kind of Saifu Film...