The trailer for the upcoming youth-centric romantic-comedy film ‘Don’t Be Shy’ was released. The film features Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, and Neha Dhupia in lead roles.
The movie revolves around themes of friendship, first love, heartbreak, questionable decisions, and the complex journey of understanding life. Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, Ansh Duggal, and Anju Alva Naik also play pivotal roles in the film.
The trailer offers a glimpse into the highly calculated life of Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das (played by Aarushi Bajaj). She is a free-spirited girl who uses people for her own gain but eventually gets caught. Her seemingly perfect world begins to unravel when circumstances take a sudden and dramatic turn. The concept of a ‘love triangle’ is now a thing of the past, as this film presents a fresh story exploring multiple relationships and the emotional turmoil of the people involved.
Speaking about the film, Aarushi Bajaj said, “Playing a character completely different from my real self was both challenging and exciting. Stepping into the role of ‘Shai’ gave me a wonderful opportunity to step out of my comfort zone. Portraying ‘Shai’ also brought a sense of responsibility; I wanted to give my all to the character and do full justice to her journey. I am eagerly waiting for the audience to finally meet her and see the world through her eyes.” Written and directed by Sriti Mukherjee, produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under the banner of ‘Eternal Sunshine Productions’, and co-produced by Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani, this film features a stellar cast.
It introduces four new faces Aarushi Bajaj, Piyu… Writer and director Sriti Mukherjee said, “‘Don’t Be Shy’ stems from memories of the films I watched while growing up movies I still turn to today when I want to feel safe, comforted, and entertained. It is my tribute to that phase of our lives when we stand on the threshold of adulthood but, in many ways, are still children.” “It is about that feeling which reminds us that no matter how strange or chaotic life becomes, we can always find our way back to our true selves our home.
I am deeply grateful to Alia and Shaheen for trusting me to write this story and for helping me craft it. Of course, none of this would have been possible without Prime Video, who believed in this story and in me, making it a reality; and also, a big thank you to the wonderful actors Aarushi, Ansh, Bianca, and Piyush who transformed the words on the page into vibrant, beautiful characters.
I eagerly look forward to the audience meeting this ‘gang’ on September 25th,” she added. Ansh Duggal said, “It feels truly amazing and unbelievable to know that audiences across the world are going to watch my first film. I am nervous, excited, and deeply grateful to begin this journey with ‘Don’t Be Shy’. It is a feeling I don’t think I will ever forget.”
‘Don’t Be Shy’ is set to premiere on Prime Video on September 25, 2026.
