Happy New Year (2014) is a Bollywood action-comedy heist film directed by Farah Khan and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment. The film follows Charlie (Shah Rukh Khan), a street fighter who assembles an eccentric team of misfits, including a hacker (Boman Irani), a safe-cracker (Sonu Sood), and a dancer (Deepika Padukone), to pull off a daring diamond heist. Their mission requires them to participate in an international dance competition held at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai, which serves as their cover for accessing a heavily secured vault. As they train for the competition, the group faces various comedic and emotional challenges, strengthening their bond along the way.
The film is a mix of action, comedy, and dance, featuring extravagant musical sequences and high-energy performances. With a star-studded ensemble cast, including Abhishek Bachchan and Jackie Shroff, Happy New Year blends heist elements with Bollywood-style drama and humor. While the film received mixed critical reviews, it was a massive box office success, largely due to its entertaining screenplay, grand visuals, and catchy music. The movie delivers a message of perseverance and teamwork, making it a fun and engaging watch for audiences who enjoy lighthearted action-comedies.
