Don’t Be Shy Teaser Out: Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt Back New Coming-of-Age Film
Streaming platform Prime Video has released the official teaser for the upcoming coming-of-age romantic comedy Don’t Be Shy. The film is produced by sisters Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under their production banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions, alongside Chalkboard Entertainment.
What Happened
Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, Don’t Be Shy introduces a fresh primary cast featuring Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, and Ansh Duggal. The storyline centres on Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, portrayed by Aarushi Bajaj, a 20-year-old who believes she has mapped out her future entirely until an unexpected turn of events disrupts her path.
The newly unveiled teaser provides a view into college dynamics, focusing on early adult years, blossoming romance, heartbreaks, and self-discovery. Alongside Bajaj, Piyush Khati plays Mayank, Bianca Arora portrays Tara, and Ansh Duggal appears as Dhruv. The ensemble cast also includes established industry figures such as Kunaal Roy Kapur, filmmaker Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik in pivotal roles.
Key Highlights
- Production Banners: Backed by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions and co-produced by Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani under Chalkboard Entertainment.
- Creative Team: Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji.
- Lead Cast: Features Aarushi Bajaj as Shy, Piyush Khati as Mayank, Bianca Arora as Tara, and Ansh Duggal as Dhruv.
- Supporting Cast: Features appearances by Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik.
- Themes: Centres around early adulthood, college life, first love, friendship, and navigating unexpected life challenges.
- Release Details: Scheduled to stream exclusively on Prime Video starting September 25, 2026, in Hindi with English subtitles across India and over 240 countries and territories.
Why This Matters
The film marks an addition to the production portfolio of Eternal Sunshine Productions, which has previously backed titles including Darlings, Jigra, and Poacher. It also provides a global streaming platform for a new group of lead actors under the direction of Sreeti Mukerji, who previously worked on Brahmastra.
What to Watch Next
Audiences can expect the full release of Don’t Be Shy on Prime Video on September 25, 2026, where it will be accessible internationally with subtitles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Don’t Be Shy?
The film is written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji.
Who are the main actors in the film?
The lead roles are played by Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, and Ansh Duggal, supported by Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik.
Where and when will Don’t Be Shy be released?
The film is set to stream exclusively on Prime Video starting September 25, 2026, in Hindi with English subtitles across more than 240 countries and territories.
Source: Bollywood Hungama via Prime Video release announcement.