New Delhi, June 19 -- More than a decade after Cocktail won audiences over with its take on modern relationships, the franchise is making a comeback with a new story and a fresh set of characters. While fans have long wondered why a sequel took 14 years to arrive, Shahid Kapoor has now shared what may have been behind the delay.

Speaking to Gulf News, the actor said producer Dinesh Vijan's emotional connection to the original film may have played a role in the long wait.

"Cocktail was the first film that he produced, which was his, you know, so it's very close to his heart," Kapoor said.

Reflecting on the gap between the two films, he added, "Maybe that's why it took them 14 years to make another one."

The original Cocktail, starring ...