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Poster of ‘Don’t Be Shy’ showing Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt with vibrant college backdrop

Alia‑Shaheen Bhatt’s ‘Don’t Be Shy’ Falters With Gen‑Alpha Audiences

Alia and Shaheen Bhatt’s debut as producers with ‘Don’t Be Shy’ offers polished visuals and a catchy soundtrack, yet its predictable storyline and old‑school romance fail to connect with the digital‑savvy Gen‑Alpha crowd, according to Koimoi’s review.

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Alia Bhatt speaking on stage at the Don't Be Shy trailer launch event in Mumbai, with Shaheen Bhatt and the film's cast seated nearby.

Bollywood

Alia Bhatt Says Shaheen Once Told Her She Came Free With Parle-G

Alia Bhatt turned up at the Don't Be Shy trailer launch not as an actor but as producer, and ended up telling a room full of reporters how Shaheen Bhatt once convinced her she came free with a Parle-G packet.

11 Sept 20262 min

Poster or trailer still from Don't Be Shy featuring the four lead newcomer actors

OTT Originals

Alia And Shaheen Bhatt Bet On Four Total Newcomers For Don't Be Shy

Prime Video's trailer for Don't Be Shy shows Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt betting their production house on four first-time actors in a coming-of-age love triangle, out September 25.

11 Sept 20262 min