The trailer of Alia Bhatt’s upcoming coming-of-age romantic comedy Don’t Be Shy is finally here. Released on September 11, the 2-minute-32-second trailer takes viewers into a messy yet relatable college romance packed with friendships, heartbreak, unexpected twists and questionable decisions. Backed by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under their banner Eternal Sunshine Productions, the film is directed by Sreeti Mukerji.
Don’t Be Shy trailer introduces Shy’s coming-of-age journey
The story follows Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, played by Aarushi Bajaj, a young woman who believes she has her future all figured out. However, things soon take an unexpected turn, forcing her to navigate the uncertainty and complications that come with growing up.
As Shy tries to understand her feelings, she finds herself caught between Mayank (Piyush Khati), the wealthy and popular boy, and Dhruv (Ansh Duggal), her estranged childhood friend. Their complicated equation becomes even more tangled when Tara (Bianca Arora) joins Shy’s college and changes the dynamics around her.
Just when Shy thinks she can make sense of her emotions and get her life back on track, Tara’s arrival adds another layer of confusion to her already complicated world.
Alia Bhatt describes Don’t Be Shy as a story about growing up
Sharing the trailer on social media, Alia Bhatt summed up the essence of Don’t Be Shy by calling it a story about “first loves. best friends. heartbreaks. bad decisions. all the things that make growing up what it is.”
The trailer appears to combine youthful romance and humour with the emotional confusion of navigating relationships, friendships and first experiences.
More about Don’t Be Shy
Directed by Sreeti Mukerji, Don’t Be Shy is co-produced by Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani. The film stars Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal, with Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia and Anju Alva Naik in pivotal roles.
Don’t Be Shy will premiere on Prime Video on September 25, 2026.
