Happy New Year (2014)
DirectorFarah Khan
StarringShah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonu Sood
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Best for: Fans of Bollywood ensemble comedies and dance-filled capers looking for a light, star-led watch.
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Happy New Year story (no spoilers)
Happy New Year follows six would-be thieves — Charlie (Shah Rukh Khan), Mohini (Deepika Padukone), Nandu Bhide (Abhishek Bachchan), Jag (Sonu Sood), Tammy Irani (Boman Irani) and Rohan (Vivaan Shah) — who enter a prestigious dance competition as cover for a larger goal: pulling off a major heist. The film blends crime and comedy as the group balances rehearsals with planning the robbery, while characters like Charan Groover (Jackie Shroff) and Manohar Sharma (Anupam Kher) add to the mix. Directed by Farah Khan, the Hindi-language film runs 180 minutes and carries a U certificate in India. The tone is light and playful, mixing dance sequences with heist-movie tension, and the ensemble cast drives the humor and camaraderie. Released on 24 October 2014, it is a Bollywood-style caper that leans on spectacle and star power rather than gritty realism.
Should you watch Happy New Year?
Watch it for
- The genre mash-up of crime and comedy keeps the heist plot light, with the dance competition providing a playful cover for the group's larger goal.
- Farah Khan directs an ensemble led by Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Sonu Sood, with supporting turns from Boman Irani, Vivaan Shah, Jackie Shroff and Anupam Kher.
- The 180-minute runtime gives the dance-competition and heist threads room to play out, with music by Vishal Dadlani and Shekhar Ravjiani.
- It is a U-certified Hindi film, making it a relatively accessible pick for a broad audience looking for a star-led caper.
Skip it if
- You prefer tightly plotted heist films; the 180-minute runtime and comedy-first tone may feel stretched.
- You are not a fan of Bollywood dance sequences or ensemble comedy, as both are central to the film's structure.
- You want a serious crime drama; this is a U-certified comedy-crime mix rather than a gritty thriller.
Happy New Year cast
Shah Rukh Khanas Charlie
Deepika Padukoneas Mohini
Abhishek Bachchanas Nandu Bhide
Sonu Soodas Jag
Boman Iranias Tammy Irani
Vivaan Shahas Rohan
Jackie Shroffas Charan Groover
Anupam Kheras Manohar Sharma
Daisy Iranias Tammy's Mother
Sarah-Jane Diasas Laila
Mohan Kapuras Assistant of Charan Grover
Kavi Shastrias Mr. GuptaHappy New Year movie details
| Director | Farah Khan |
|---|---|
| Writer | Mayur Puri |
| Music | Shekhar Ravjiani, Vishal Dadlani |
| Cinematography | Manush Nandan |
| Producer | Gauri Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Karim Morani |
| Release date | 24 October 2014 |
| Runtime | 3h 0m (180 minutes) |
| Original language | Hindi |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Hindi |
| Certificate (India) | U |
| Budget | $25.0 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Happy New Year family friendly?
With a U certificate in India and a comedy-crime tone, this is a general guide; parents may still want to check specifics for younger children. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Happy New Year official trailer
Our verdict
Happy New Year is a star-studded Bollywood caper that mixes heist plotting with dance-competition spectacle over a long 180 minutes. The U certificate and comedy angle make it a easygoing pick, though the runtime and genre blend won't suit everyone. If you enjoy Farah Khan's ensemble style and the cast, it's a straightforward watch.
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Where can I watch Happy New Year online in India?
Happy New Year is available for subscription streaming on Netflix in India. It is also available for rent or purchase on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
When was Happy New Year released?
Happy New Year was released in India on 24 October 2014.
Who is in the cast of Happy New Year?
The cast includes Shah Rukh Khan as Charlie, Deepika Padukone as Mohini, Abhishek Bachchan as Nandu Bhide, Sonu Sood as Jag, Boman Irani as Tammy Irani, Vivaan Shah as Rohan, Jackie Shroff as Charan Groover and Anupam Kher as Manohar Sharma.
Who directed Happy New Year?
Happy New Year was directed by Farah Khan.
What is the runtime and certificate of Happy New Year?
Happy New Year runs 180 minutes and holds a U certificate in India.
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