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Will Cocktail 2 Be Better Than Cocktail?: Ranking Homi Adajania's Films

Will Cocktail 2 Be Better Than Cocktail?: Ranking Homi Adajania's Films

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

As Cocktail 2 approaches, we take a look at Director Homi Adajania's slim but fascinating filmography.

Saif Ali Khan's 10 Under-Rated Roles

Saif Ali Khan's 10 Under-Rated Roles

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Saif Ali Khan may have delivered several iconic performances, but some of his fascinating roles still do not get the appreciation they truly deserve.

Hindi Cinema's New Mogul

Hindi Cinema's New Mogul

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'We don't make films for profit and that's exactly why profit follows.'

Being Cyrus is a unique attempt

Being Cyrus is a unique attempt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Quiz: What was the original title for Being Cyrus?

Quiz: What was the original title for Being Cyrus?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

New Year, New Bollywood Quiz!

New Year, New Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Are You Ready For the 'Roller Coaster From Hell'?

Are You Ready For the 'Roller Coaster From Hell'?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

'It is definitely not for someone who is sensitive or would want to pick up things and get affected by it.'

How Well Do You Know Bollywood?

How Well Do You Know Bollywood?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Cyrus Mistry never threw his weight around'

'Cyrus Mistry never threw his weight around'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'Not many know that Ratan Tata became chairman of Tata Sons because of Cyrus's father Pallonji Mistry. But he (Cyrus) never used it or leveraged it to his benefit.'

Want to know Saif's secrets? Wait until next year!*

Want to know Saif's secrets? Wait until next year!*

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Saif Ali Khan will open up about 'family, home, successes and failures' in an autobiography that is slated to hit the shelves in October, 2021, publisher HarperCollins India announced.

Finally, Varun brings Natasha out of the shadows

Finally, Varun brings Natasha out of the shadows

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Look who turned up at this filmi party!

'I was bullied into making Cocktail'

'I was bullied into making Cocktail'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Director Homi Adajania talks about his upcoming film, Cocktail.

Like Homi Adajania's Cocktail trailer? Tell Us!

Like Homi Adajania's Cocktail trailer? Tell Us!

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in lead roles and is written by Imtiaz Ali.

Like Homi Adajania's Cocktail trailer? Tell Us!

Like Homi Adajania's Cocktail trailer? Tell Us!

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty in lead roles and is written by Imtiaz Ali.

'Unlike Bond, Agent Vinod doesn't have secret gadgets'

'Unlike Bond, Agent Vinod doesn't have secret gadgets'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

The film's co-producer Dinesh Vijan talks about the film and his association with Saif Ali Khan.

'We are not worried about Raabta's box office'

'We are not worried about Raabta's box office'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

'Some asked why Budapest?' 'I had two relatively new actors and a limited budget; Budapest gives you a rebate.' 'We have spent around Rs 32, 33 crores, which is very good.'

PIX: Twinkle launches her book with Akshay, Ranbir, Alia

PIX: Twinkle launches her book with Akshay, Ranbir, Alia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

A look at pictures from the event.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

A selection of the week's finest stories.

'It's the cleanest film I have ever made'

'It's the cleanest film I have ever made'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'Luka Chuppi is my Hum Aapke Hai... Koun! type of film.'

Tried Saif's Nargisi Kofte?

Tried Saif's Nargisi Kofte?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

Saif Ali Khan on Salaam Namaste and more.

Boman, bathrooms, and Bollywood

Boman, bathrooms, and Bollywood

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Boman Irani discusses the effect and impact movie reviews have on the film industry.

The best film of 2006 so far?

The best film of 2006 so far?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Tell us!

Which film endings did you not like?

Which film endings did you not like?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

Have your say!

The MOST GROUNDBREAKING Hindi film of all time? Tell us!

The MOST GROUNDBREAKING Hindi film of all time? Tell us!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Have your say!

Why Dimple in Christopher Nolan's next is a BIG DEAL!

Why Dimple in Christopher Nolan's next is a BIG DEAL!

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Though it's not the first time an Indian actor is working offshore, Dimple's gig in Tenet, has us thrilled.

'Sex comedy is boring for me'

'Sex comedy is boring for me'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

'Cocktail allowed me to make Finding Fanny.' Homi Adajania gets candid.

'I will recover my money on Badlapur over the weekend'

'I will recover my money on Badlapur over the weekend'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'Badlapur might end up being my most successful film,' producer Dinesh Vijan tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com

'Irrfan doesn't want your pity. He wants your love'

'Irrfan doesn't want your pity. He wants your love'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'He's got such incredible resilience, such an incredible spirit that we were feeding off his strength rather than him feeding off ours.' 'Sometimes I look back and cannot figure out how the f*** we made this movie.'

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!

'Karan Johar bullied me into acting in DDLJ'

'Karan Johar bullied me into acting in DDLJ'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

'My character was earlier called Dolly but it was such a tacky name. I asked Karan to change it to Sheena, which sounded cool,' Anaita Shroff Adajania tells Sonil Dedhia/ Rediff.com

'Govinda and Saif were superb'

'Govinda and Saif were superb'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Enjoy our fascinating series where film folk reveal what their movies taught them...

'I think more like an actor than a star'

'I think more like an actor than a star'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'The idea is to do everything, be creative... do mad stuff.' 'Then, you come home and live your life.' Saif Ali Khan reveals his game plan.

'I hate the idea of bullying'

'I hate the idea of bullying'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'I hate people who do such things.' 'The person who bullied me should be ashamed because he tortured other people too.'

'I think like a dancer when I act'

'I think like a dancer when I act'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

'I have played 54 characters till now, and there was always some reference point, but in Raabta, there was none.'

Saif: You can't depend on controversy to make a film interesting

Saif: You can't depend on controversy to make a film interesting

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Saif Ali Khan takes stock of his recent hits and misses with a fresh perspective.

'I think I am getting better'

'I think I am getting better'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

'Ek Hasina Thi is the best movie of its kind. Similarly, for Omkara and Hum Tum. But after that, what do you do? You just flatten out and start doing some bad movies because they aren't making any (good movies). I mean, what has Vishal Bhardwaj made after Omkara that is comparable? What has Kunal Kohli made after Hum Tum that is comparable?' Saif Ali Khan hopes that new film Chef impresses.

Review: Finding Fanny is wickedly fantastic

Review: Finding Fanny is wickedly fantastic

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Finding Fanny strikes gold, raves Raja Sen.