24 August,2026 06:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Don`t Be Shy poster and Shaheen and Alia Bhatt. Pics via Instagram
Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt are ready to introduce audiences to a fresh new coming-of-age story. Their upcoming production, Don't Be Shy, will premiere worldwide on Prime Video on September 25, 2026. The romantic comedy marks another project from the Bhatt sisters' Eternal Sunshine Productions and brings together a young cast of newcomers navigating friendship, first love, heartbreak and the confusion that comes with figuring out adulthood.
Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, Don't Be Shy stars Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal in the lead roles. The film also features Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia and Anju Alva Naik in pivotal roles.
The film follows the messy and often overwhelming journey of young adulthood, touching upon the friendships that shape us, relationships that leave a mark and the dreams that change as life moves forward. At the centre of it all is Shy and her chaotic world, which Prime Video describes as a heartfelt celebration of growing up.
Nikhil Madhok said the film introduces four promising young actors to audiences. "Don't Be Shy is one of our most cherished films, and we're thrilled to finally announce its global streaming premiere," he said.
Madhok added that Aarushi, Ansh, Bianca and Piyush 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," he said.
For Alia and Shaheen, the project has been close to their hearts from the beginning. In a joint statement, the sisters said, "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."
They explained that the story captures experiences many young people can relate to, including "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."
The producers also expressed excitement about the film's young ensemble, calling their energy, vulnerability and chemistry "magnetic". "We can't wait for audiences in India and around the world to meet Shy and get swept into her wonderful, chaotic world," they added.
With Don't Be Shy, Eternal Sunshine Productions appears to be betting on fresh faces and familiar coming-of-age emotions, packaging the uncertainty of young adulthood in the form of a romantic comedy. The film will stream exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi with English subtitles across India and more than 240 countries and territories from September 25.
