A still from the movie Happy New Year
Director Farah Khan's upcoming heist drama film Happy New Year has been given with a 'U' certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The team of the film, produced by Shah Rukh's Red Chillies Entertainment, is excited with the news because it will make it possible for audiences of all age groups to watch it in theaters.
"We, at Red Chillies Entertainments, have always believed in making a film which can be enjoyed by one and all. And with a 'U' certificate attached to the movie, it is only going to enhance the potential and appeal right from the kids to youngsters to adults," SRK said in a statement.
"From the day Farah and I decided to make
Happy New Year, we wanted it to be a wholesome family entertainer. Now with the Censor's 'U'certificate on it, we can proudly say that this Diwali go out with your family and watch the film because as the title, the film is a happy one," he said.
Apart from Shah Rukh, the film features actors Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Vivaan Shah.
Farah, who has ensured that the movie has a lot of dance and music, says she has "always believed in making an entertaining film to be enjoyed by not just one section or age-group but everyone".
"I always keep this in mind even when I'm writing or bringing my writing material to the celluloid. This Diwali, I, as a director, bring this family wholesome entertainer and I hope that
Happy New Year will make this a Happy Diwali for every family," she added. Farah has earlier made films like
Main Hoon Na,
Tees Maar Khan and
Om Shanti Om.
Happy New Year releases a day after Diwali on October 24.