Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer of Don’t Be Shy, an upcoming young adult romantic comedy exploring friendship, first love, heartbreak, breakups and the unpredictable decisions that come with growing up. The Prime Original movie will premiere on September 25, 2026, in Hindi with English subtitles.
Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, Don’t Be Shy is produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions and co-produced by Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani. The film introduces four young actors — Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal — in the lead roles.
| Details | Don’t Be Shy |
|---|---|
| Movie | Don’t Be Shy |
| Genre | Young Adult Romantic Comedy |
| OTT Platform | Prime Video |
| Streaming Date | September 25, 2026 |
| Language | Hindi with English Subtitles |
| Writer & Director | Sreeti Mukerji |
| Producers | Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt |
| Co-Producers | Grishma Shah, Vikesh Bhutani |
| Banner | Eternal Sunshine Productions |
| Lead Cast | Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, Ansh Duggal |
| Supporting Cast | Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, Anju Alva Naik |
| Availability | India and over 240 Countries and Territories |
Don’t Be Shy Trailer Out
The Don’t Be Shy official trailer is out, introducing viewers to the complicated world of Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, played by Aarushi Bajaj.
Shy is a fiercely independent young woman who has carefully planned her life. But that seemingly perfect world begins to collapse when unexpected events disrupt everything she thought she had under control.
What follows is a young adult story filled with friendship, romance, heartbreak, new relationships and questionable decisions as Shy tries to put her life back together.
Aarushi Bajaj as Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das
Aarushi Bajaj plays Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, the central character around whom Don’t Be Shy unfolds.
Shy finds herself caught between her feelings for Mayank, played by Piyush Khati, and her estranged childhood friend Dhruv, played by Ansh Duggal.
Mayank is rich and popular, while Dhruv represents an important connection from Shy’s past. Her attempt to navigate these relationships becomes increasingly complicated as her carefully organised life moves further away from her plans.
Aarushi Bajaj described playing Shy as both challenging and exciting, saying the character pushed her outside her comfort zone.
Bianca Arora as the Mysterious Tara
Another major change in Shy’s life comes with the arrival of Tara, played by Bianca Arora.
The mysterious and sparkling Tara suddenly enters Shy’s college and her life, adding another layer of unpredictability to an already complicated situation.
Bianca Arora described Tara as someone with a very different way of looking at things and said the role allowed her to explore a more expressive side of herself as a performer.
Friendship, First Love and Breakups
At its heart, Don’t Be Shy is a coming-of-age romantic comedy about young people trying to understand themselves and their relationships.
Shy’s attempts to regain control gradually turn into a whirlwind of unexpected twists, new connections and chaos.
The film explores the uncertainty of being on the edge of adulthood while still learning how to deal with friendship, first love, heartbreak and the consequences of impulsive decisions.
Sreeti Mukerji Writes and Directs Don’t Be Shy
Sreeti Mukerji has written and directed Don’t Be Shy. The filmmaker describes the project as being inspired by the movies she grew up watching and continues to return to for comfort and entertainment.
The story explores a period when young people are approaching adulthood but are still discovering who they are.
According to the filmmaker, one of the central ideas behind Don’t Be Shy is that even when life becomes unpredictable, people can eventually find their way back to themselves.
Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt Produce the Film
Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt produce Don’t Be Shy under the banner of Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani serve as co-producers.
The project brings together four fresh faces in its central roles while established performers Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia and Anju Alva Naik appear in pivotal characters.
Four Fresh Faces Lead Don’t Be Shy
Alongside Aarushi Bajaj and Bianca Arora, Piyush Khati and Ansh Duggal complete the film’s four-member young lead ensemble.
Ansh Duggal plays Dhruv and marks his first film with Don’t Be Shy. He described the experience of having his debut movie reach audiences around the world as both exciting and surreal.
Piyush Khati plays Mayank, a layered character who becomes part of Shy’s complicated romantic life. The actor highlighted the experience shared by the four newcomers as they worked together on the movie.
Don’t Be Shy OTT Release Date and Platform
Don’t Be Shy will begin streaming exclusively on Prime Video on September 25, 2026.
The movie will be available in Hindi with English subtitles across India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
With its combination of romance, comedy, friendship and coming-of-age conflicts, Don’t Be Shy is positioned as a light-hearted yet emotional young adult story.
Don’t Be Shy Streaming September 25 on Prime Video
The release of the trailer has now set the stage for the film’s global digital premiere. Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal lead the young ensemble, with Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt backing the project as producers.
Don’t Be Shy premieres exclusively on Prime Video on September 25, 2026, bringing Shy’s messy journey through friendship, first love, breakups and unexpected life choices to streaming audiences worldwide.
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