Alia Bhatt is back in her producer era with the upcoming comedy Don’t Be Shy. Set to hit Prime Video on September 25th, the film, written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, features an exciting cast of newcomers Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, and Piyush Khati, as well as Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik in pivotal roles.
Let’s set the scene with the teaser
Quintessential Mean Girl, Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, finds herself suddenly relegated to Loser-ville when Mayank, her boyfriend of three years, suddenly dumps her. But Shy, all set to get her revenge, finds herself falling into friendship and compassion with someone unexpected… Mayank’s new girlfriend – Tara.
Alia and Shaheen Bhatt said in a statement, “Don’t Be Shy has been extremely special to us from the very beginning, and we couldn’t be prouder to see it come to life. It captures something so honest about being young–the friendships that shape you, the first loves that change you, the heartbreaks that stay with you, and the process of gradually figuring out who you are. What excites us most is this brilliant young cast; their energy, vulnerability, and chemistry are magnetic, and they bring such life and honesty to these characters. We can’t wait for audiences in India and around the world to meet Shy and get swept into her wonderful, chaotic world.”
Giving insight into the cast, Alia introduced each actor and character in these special posts.
We also have the first song! Presenting ‘Jhoomo’, which was composed & produced by Ram Sampath, with lyrics penned by Ram Sampath & Devansh Vaidya. The peppy track features fabulous, energetic vocals by Saahel & Jonita Gandhi, with harmonies added by Ram Sampath
Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video (SVOD) and Amazon MGM Studios India: “Don’t Be Shy is one of our most cherished films. This film introduces four extraordinary new actors–Aarushi, Ansh, Bianca, and Piyush–who bring an incredible freshness and authenticity to their roles. Led by Sreeti Mukerji and shaped by the creative vision of Alia and Shaheen Bhatt, Don’t Be Shy is a joyful, heartfelt celebration of friendship, love, and the beautifully messy journey of growing up. We can’t wait for audiences to immerse themselves in Shy’s world.”
Watch this space for more!
