India, Sept. 11 -- Cocktail in 2012 released in theatres like a breath of fresh air, with fans going gaga over Deepika Padukone's bold but heartwarming Veronica. While the film was a hit in 2012, over time, the debate around the film grew, and many pointed out how the film was a regressive take on a modern woman, while being wrapped in a snazzy cover.

In a recent interaction, Saif Ali Khan, who played the lead role and also bankrolled the film, admitted to this notion and shared that he too had issues with the film. However, since he was producing it, he had to get it started.

Speaking to Gulf News, Saif said that the decision to play Gautam in Cocktail was less to do with the character and more to do with getting the film off the groun...