''Happy Ending'' is a 2014 Indian

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-language

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film written and directed by

Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., collectively known as Raj & DK, is an Indian filmmaking duo known for their works in Hindi cinema, Hindi and Telugu cinema, Telugu films. They write, direct, and produce feature films and original series, under th ...

The film is produced by

Saif Ali Khan Saif Ali Khan (; born Sajid Ali Khan Pataudi; 16 August 1970) is an Indian actor and film producer who works in Hindi films. Part of the Pataudi family, he is the son of actress Sharmila Tagore and cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. Khan ma ...

Dinesh Vijan Dinesh Vijan is an Indian film producer and director who works in Hindi films. He is the founder of Maddock Films. He gave up his banking job in 2004 to pursue films. He has produced critically and commercially acclaimed films such as '' Stree' ...

and Sunil Lulla under Illuminati Films‘Happy Ending’ for Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan?
''The Times of India''. 12 August 2013 and stars Khan,

Ileana D'Cruz Ileana D'Cruz (born 1 November 1987) is an Indian-born Portuguese actress and model who predominantly appears in Telugu and Hindi language films. D'Cruz was born in Mumbai and spent most of her childhood in Goa. D'Cruz made her screen debut in ...

and

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in the lead roles. The theatrical trailer launched on 10 October 2014.

Plot

Writer Yudi (

) wrote a hit book five and a half years ago and is still living life king-size in

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, enjoying fame and affairs, avoiding commitment, doing no work, partying with his miserably married friend Montu (

Ranvir Shorey Ranvir Shorey is an Indian actor and former VJ who works in Hindi films and television. Since making his debut in '' Ek Chhotisi Love Story'' (2002), he has starred in a number of high-profile films such as '' Jism'' (2003) and '' Lakshya'' ( ...

) or having conversations with his fat, bearded inner voice brother Yogi (also Saif). Suddenly, Yudi's money runs out and his publishers dump him for hit romance novelist Aanchal (

), visiting from Mumbai. The only work Yudi now gets is from Bollywood single-screen superstar Armaan (

) who insists he copies Hollywood films and writes a multiplex-style romedy, a mix of romance and comedy. Meanwhile, Yudi's dentist and once-girlfriend Vishakha (

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) is pursuing him obsessively, even loading videos of him singing in the shower on her laptop, forcing Yudi and Montu to break into her home when she's away. On top of this, Yudi's got severe

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, stopping him from finishing any work. Running away from it all, Yudi tries to charm Aanchal but she's commitment-averse too. However, she gradually warms up to him, escorting him to Armaan's party, trying to help Yudi write, even agreeing to take a road trip with him to her book reading in San Francisco. Eventually reaching

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, the couple is forced to share a hotel room – and agreeing to keep it simple and commitment-free, they end up making love. Their relationship grows funnier – on Aanchal's last night in LA, they argue over dinner, Yudi throws her phone into a vase while she douses him with water – but neither expresses anything more than a sense of light fun. It's only when Yudi's ex-girlfriend Divya (

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), having argued with her husband and visiting Yudi with her kids, tells him he loves Aanchal that he admits it to himself. Yudi then races Aanchal's taxi to the airport in a hilarious scene and tells her his feelings, but she expresses her wish to remain friends with him. As she leaves, Yudi is sinks into depression, and then starts to write. Along the way, Vishakha gets engaged to a panic-stricken Yudi by falsely claiming she's pregnant – but then breaks it up, saying she doesn't want him to marry her out of pity. Armaan, who has meanwhile got himself cosmetic surgery and six-pack abs in LA, is impressed with the 'kick-ass' script Yudi presents him. However, for the script's ending, Yudi goes to Mumbai and sees Aanchal where he tells her they can take it one day at a time – and perhaps live their whole lives together like that. Aanchal smiles and the Happy Ending begins.

Cast

as Yudi Jaitley and in a cameo appearance as Yogi *

as Aanchal Reddy *

as Vishakha *

as Montu *

as Armaan *

Kareena Kapoor Khan Kareena Kapoor Khan (; ''née'' Kapoor; born 21 September 1980) is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for playing a var ...

in a cameo appearance as June, Yudi's girlfriend *

Preity Zinta Preity G Zinta (pronounced ; born 31 January 1975) is an Indian actress and entrepreneur primarily known for her work in Hindi cinema, Hindi films. After graduating with degrees in English literature, English honours and criminal psychology, Z ...

in a cameo appearance as Divya, Yudi's ex-girlfriend *

Rahul Nath Rahul Nath (born Rahul Nath Mahant) is an American/British Indian actor, writer, dancer/choreographer and director who is best known for his role in the Bollywood film ''Happy Ending (film), Happy Ending'' (2014), the Punjabi cinema, Pollywood f ...

as Gary *

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as Gauri

Production

Some parts of the film were shot in

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. Saif Ali Khan makes a guest appearance despite playing the lead role, a rare instance in film. Yudi is the leading character and he plays Yogi in the cameo. Ileana D'Cruz's boyfriend Andrew Kneebone is making a guest appearance although he is not an actor.Ankur Pathak (20 October 2014
‘Was fun shooting with Andrew’
''Mumbai Mirror''.

and

also make guest appearances in the film.

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by the duo

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while lyrics are penned by

Amitabh Bhattacharya Amitabh Bhattacharya (born 16 November 1976) is an Indian lyricist and playback singer who works in Bollywood films. He shot to fame with the film ''Dev.D'' with the song "Emotional Atyachar" turning an instant hit. He sang this song under the ...

Priya Saraiya Priya Saraiya (born 19 November 1984) is an Indian playback singer and lyricist in Bollywood. She is also a live stage singer for Bollywood and Gujarati Folk Songs. Education and early life Music Education Priya Saraiya also known as Pri ...

and Ashish Pandit. The song "Paaji Tussi Such a Pussy Cat" was released as a single prior to the film's audio launch. The song "Jaise Mera Tu" is a remake of the song "Meher Meher" from the Telugu film ''

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'', also composed by Sachin–Jigar.

References

External links

* * {{Raj and DK 2010s Hindi-language films Films about screenwriters Films shot in Michigan Indian romantic comedy films 2010s buddy comedy films Films directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K.