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Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt’s ‘Don’t Be Shy’ to Have Its World Premiere on Prime Video on September 25!

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Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, this young-adult romantic comedy is all set to entertain audiences, starring four fresh faces—Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, and Piyush Khati—in lead roles.

Prime Video, India’s largest exclusive originals streaming service, has announced September 25 as the worldwide premiere date for its upcoming Prime Original movie ‘Don’t Be Shy’. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the film is produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under their banner Eternal Sunshine Productions, with Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani co-producing. This coming-of-age romantic comedy follows the journey of four new faces—Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, and Ansh Duggal—as they navigate friendship, young love, heartbreak, ambitions, and the chaotic process of growing up. The film also features Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik in pivotal roles.

Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios India, said, “Don’t Be Shy is one of our most special films, and we are thrilled to finally announce its global streaming premiere. The film introduces four extraordinary new talents—Aarushi, Ansh, Bianca, and Piyush—who bring incredible freshness and authenticity to their roles. Directed by Sreeti Mukerji and shaped by the creative vision of Alia and Shaheen Bhatt, ‘Don’t Be Shy’ is a 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.”

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Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, co-founders of Eternal Sunshine Productions, said in a joint 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 this way. The film captures an honest truth about youth—the friendships that transform you, the first love that leaves a mark, the heartbreaks you hold onto, and the gradual effort to figure out who you truly are. What excites us most is this brilliant young cast. Their energy, vulnerability, and chemistry are truly special, breathing life into their characters. We can’t wait for audiences in India and across the globe to meet Shy and become part of her beautiful, delightfully chaotic world.”

‘Don’t Be Shy’ will premiere on September 25, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video across India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide. The film will stream in Hindi with English subtitles.

By Keerti Kadam