Prime Video has set a September premiere date for “Don’t Be Shy,” a young-adult romantic comedy from Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Sreeti Mukerji wrote and directed the coming-of-age film, which is produced by Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under the Eternal Sunshine Productions banner, with Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani serving as co-producers.
The film introduces four newcomers – Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati – who headline a story centered on friendship, young love, heartbreak and the process of figuring out life as a young adult. Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia and Anju Alva Naik round out the cast in pivotal roles.
“‘Don’t Be Shy’ is one of our most cherished films, and we’re thrilled to finally announce its global streaming premiere,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals, Prime Video (SVOD) and Amazon MGM Studios India. “This film introduces four extraordinary new actors – Aarushi, Ansh, Bianca, and Piyush – who 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. We can’t wait for audiences to immerse themselves in Shy’s world.”
