Happy New Year [2] is an upcoming 2014 Bollywood action comedy- drama film directed by Farah Khan and produced by Gauri Khan under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment . The film has an ensemble cast which includes, Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone , Abhishek Bachchan , Boman Irani , Vivaan Shah, Sonu Sood , Sarah- Jane Dias and Jackie Shroff. The film will be distributed worldwide by Yash Raj Films .[3] This will be the third collaboration of Khan with the director; they previously worked on Main Hoon Na (2004) and Om Shanti Om (2007), the latter of which also featured Padukone as the female lead. The tagline of the film indicates that it is a musical heist . The film is scheduled to be released on Diwali , 24 October 2014, [4] in three different languages Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. [5] Cast Shah Rukh Khan as Charlie Deepika Padukone as Mohini Abhishek Bachchan as Nandu Bhide Sonu Sood as Jag Boman Irani as Tammy Vivaan Shah as Rohan Jackie Shroff Special Appearances Dino Morea [6] Prabhu Deva[7] Sarah-Jane Dias [8] Malaika Arora Khan [9] Anurag Kashyap [10] Vishal Dadlani [10] Sajid Khan [11] Anupam Kher [12] Production Plans for the upcoming film began way back in 2005 but the project was shelved in lieu of Farah Khans Om Shanti Om (2007) which also featured SRK and Deepika Padukone . After her 2010 film Tees Maar Khan , Farah began to consider the possibilities of the film and screenwriting was completed by October 2012. The filmmaker stated that she wanted an established actress in the lead role opposite Khan. Names such as Sonakshi Sinha , Asin , Aishwarya Rai Bachchan , Parineeti Chopra and Katrina Kaif were rumoured to play the role, however Deepika Padukone was finalized, making it her third film with Shah Rukh Khan after Om Shanti Om and Chennai Express (2013). As for the lead role, Khan was one of the directors first choice for the film.[13] The actor was reported to be playing the role of a con artist in the film which has Deepika in the role of a Marathi dancer. At a point, John Abraham was to play one of the supporting roles but Sonu Sood replaced him. [14] Boman Irani was confirmed by the director during an interview. In August 2013, Jackie Shroff was finalised to play the films antagonist. [15] The directors brother Sajid Khan will be making a guest appearance while actress Malaika Arora Khan was also signed to appear in a cameo role. [16] Vivaan Shah will reportedly play the role of a computer hacker and also narrates the film in the first half. Actor-director Prabhu Deva has performed a dance in a cameo appearance for the film.[17] Filming Making the official announcement of her film going on floors from 1 September, Farah Khan tweeted , N the Countdown begins! Exactly 1 month before shoot starts for Happy New Year ! The most hectic, exhilirating, stressfully happy time!. [18] The first schedule of filming started in Dubai.[19] Arabian Business reported that a major portion of the film will be shot in the prestigious Atlantis, The Palm .[20] On 23 January 2014, Khan was injured while shooting for the film at JW Marriott Hotel, Mumbai . Though reported as minor at first, he suffered a fractured shoulder [21] and a torn left knee patella , being advised rest for a while. [22] Mehboob Studios was used as one of the major locations while certain portions were also filmed near the Wilson College . The final schedule was completed in June, 2014 and the film is currently undergoing Post- production work. Marketing The first look of the film was launched on 2 January 2014. As part of the promotions, an official Twitter handle was started and several hashtags on the topic trended on social networking sites. The campaign was one of its kind where a digitally signed personal poster was tweeted to followers. [23] The first trailer of the film will be released on 15 August 2014 and attached with the prints of Singham Returns .[24] The worldwide distribution rights were sold to Yash Raj Films for 1.25 billion (US$21 million), the satellite rights were sold to Zee Network for 650 million (US$11 million) and the music rights to T-Series for 120 million (US $2.0 million), earning a total pre- release revenue of 2.02 billion (US $34 million). [25][26] The films cast and crew, along with rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh will travel on a promotional tour titled SLAM!. Starting from 19 September in Houston, it will continue to New Jersey , Toronto, Chicago , Vancouver and San Jose .[27] The first Official trailer of the film is releasing on 14th August on the eve of Independence Day (India) in a grand event organized by the marketing and production team of Happy New Year film. [28] Soundtrack The music of Happy New Year will be composed by the duo of Vishal- Shekhar while the lyrics are penned by Irshad Kamil . The album has a song named Indiawaale as revealed by the makers. Reportedly, singers Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal will perform their own romantic ballad songs in the album. [29] Kanika Kapoor will also perform in a track in the film along with Dr. Zeus .[30] References 1. ^ What is Vivaan Shahs role in Happy New Year . Times of India. 2. ^ HNY Trailer 3. ^ Yash Raj Films . Yash Raj Films. 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2014-08-11. 4. ^ SRKs Happy New Year to release this Diwali . Hindustan Times. 2014-01-01. Retrieved 2014-08-10. 5. ^ [1] [dead link] 6. ^ Dino Morea to play small role in Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Happy New Year’ . The Indian Express. 2014-03-29. Retrieved 2014-08-10. 7. ^ Shah Rukh Khan mesmerised by Prabhu Devas Happy New Year dance moves - NDTV . Movies.ndtv. 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2014-08-10. 8. ^ Sarah-Jane Dias bags cast honour in Shahrukh-Farah Khans HAPPY NEW YEAR - Yahoo Movies India . In.movies.yahoo. 2014-02-13. Retrieved 2014-08-10. 9. ^ Malaika Arora Khan: Just doing a cameo in Happy New Year - NDTV . Movies.ndtv. 2014-01-18. Retrieved 2014-08-10. 10. ^ a b June 10, 2014 18:30 IST (2014-06-10). Anurag Kashyap, Vishal Dadlani to Expose in Shah Rukh Khan Starrer Happy New Year . Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2014-08-10. 11. ^ Bollywood Hungama (2013-10-22). Sajid Khan to do cameo in Farahs Happy New Year | Bollywood News | Hindi Movies News | News . BollywoodHungama. Retrieved 2014-08-10. 12. ^ Wed, August 6, 2014 5:22pm UTC by Prateek Sur (2014-08-06). Happy New Year Trailer: why is the Shah Rukh Khan-Deepika Padukone starrer creating a buzz before release? – Bollywood News & Gossip, Movie Reviews, Trailers & Videos at . Bollywoodlife. Retrieved 2014-08-10. 13. ^ Katrina in Happy New Year? . 14. ^ Sonu Sood in Happy New Year film . Filmfare. August 16, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-07. 15. ^ Priya Gupta (August 12, 2013). Jackie Shroff is the villain in Happy New Year . Times of India . Retrieved 2014-01-07. 16. ^ Farah Khan signs Malaika Arora for SRKs Happy New Year . Hindustan Times. 17. ^ SRK mesmerized by Prabhudevas Happy New Year Dance . Koimoi. Retrieved 2014-01-07. 18. ^ Happy New Year goes on floor next month; confirms Farah Khan . Koimoi. August 1, 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2014. 19. ^ Shah Rukh Khan starts filming for Happy New Year in Dubai . Deccan Chronicle. 20. ^ Andy Sambridge (14 September 2013). Happy New Year team begins filming at Atlantis, The Palm atlantisthepalm . Arabian Business . Retrieved 7 January 2014. 21. ^ Mehta, Ankit. Shah Rukh Khan Injury Not Minor; ‘Happy New Year’ Shoot Cancelled . ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 9 April 2014. 22. ^ SRKs first outing after his injury . Hindustan Times. 23. ^ First poster of Shahrukh Khan starrer Happy New Year released . Daily News & Analysis. 2 January 2014. 24. ^ Happy New Year trailer with Ajay Devgns Singham Returns . India Today. 9 July 2014. 25. ^ Shah Rukh Khans Happy New Year earns 200 crore before release . Indian Express. 3 April 2014. 26. ^ SRKs Happy New Year earns 202 crore before release . Times of India. 3 April 2014. 27. ^ Shahrukh launches official promo of SLAM! The Tour . Daily News and Analysis. 28 July 2014. 28. ^ Happy New Year Movie Trailer Featuring Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone . GalaxyReporter. 14 August 2014. 29. ^ Singers today have more space: Shreya Ghoshal . Oneindia.in . Retrieved 8 September 2013. 30. ^ April 20, 2014 13:34 IST (2014-04-20). Baby Doll Singer Kanika Kapoor to Croon for Deepika Padukone in ‘Happy New Year’ . Ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2014-08-10
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