Happy New Year

About Happy New Year

Happy New Year is a 2014 action comedy film directed by Farah Khan. The film features an ensemble cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah, and Jackie Shroff. It is set in Dubai and revolves around a group of six individuals who plan to participate in a dance competition while simultaneously pulling off a heist.

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• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

About

The story of Happy New Year revolves around Charlie, a former street fighter played by Shah Rukh Khan, who recruits a group of misfits to participate in the World Dance Championship in Dubai. However, their real motive is to pull off a daring heist during the competition. Along the way, they encounter challenges, comedy, and romance.

Making / Production

Happy New Year was produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment and was directed by Farah Khan. The film was extensively shot in Dubai, including popular landmarks like the Atlantis, The Palm, and The Burj Khalifa.

The production of the film involved elaborate dance sequences, showcasing the talent and skills of the cast members. The choreography was done by Farah Khan herself, known for her distinct dance moves and style.

Actors

• Shah Rukh Khan as Charlie - Charlie is the mastermind behind the heist and leads the group of misfits with his charm and wit.
• Deepika Padukone as Mohini - Mohini is a professional dancer and becomes a crucial member of the group. She also provides the love interest for Charlie.
• Abhishek Bachchan as Nandu Bhide - Nandu is a technological expert who assists the group in their heist.
• Sonu Sood as Jagmohan Prakash - Jagmohan, also known as Jag, is a muscleman who provides the strength in executing the heist.
• Boman Irani as Temhton Irani - Temhton is a safe-cracker and an essential member of Charlie's team.
• Vivaan Shah as Rohan Singh - Rohan is a hacker and the youngest member of the team. He brings technical expertise to the group.
• Jackie Shroff as Charan Grover - Charan is a corrupt businessman who has a stake in the heist.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Happy New Year was released on the occasion of Diwali, a major Indian festival, adding to the festive mood of the film.
• The film had an extensive marketing campaign and created significant buzz prior to its release.
• Happy New Year marks the third collaboration between director Farah Khan and actor Shah Rukh Khan.
• The film features special appearances by various Bollywood celebrities, adding to the star-studded cast.
• Happy New Year is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.

Awards

Happy New Year received several nominations at prominent Indian film award ceremonies but did not win any major awards for its release year.

Quotes

• "Indiawaale, apna dance, apna music. Welcome to the Indiawaale show!" - Charlie
• "Jab sharafat ke kapde utarte hai na, toh aadmi pehle bhagwan ko yaad karta hai." - Mohini
• "Picture toh abhi baaki hai mere dost." - Charlie

Music

The music of Happy New Year was composed by Vishal-Shekhar, with lyrics penned by Irshad Kamil. The soundtrack features a mix of peppy dance numbers and soulful tracks, perfectly complementing the film's genre.

Soundtrack

• "India Waale" - Vishal Dadlani, Shankar Mahadevan, Neeti Mohan, KK
• "Manwa Laage" - Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal
• "Lovely" - Kanika Kapoor, Ravindra Upadhyay, Miraya Varma, Fateh
• "Satakli" - Sukhwinder Singh
• "World Dance Medley" - Neeti Mohan, Vishal Dadlani, Sukhwinder Singh, K.K, Shankar Mahadevan, Shah Rukh Khan