Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt are backing Prime Video’s upcoming young-adult film, Don’t Be Shy. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the film stars four newcomers in the lead and has already generated considerable buzz. Don’t Be Shy marks the debut of Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati in leading roles. Now, we have learnt that Alia will also be joining the young cast for the film’s promotions.

The actress is all set to shoot for a promotional song with the lead cast. A source close to the development tells us, “Alia Bhatt will be shooting a special promotional song with the lead cast tomorrow, August 27, in Mumbai. The song will bring Alia and the four newcomers together as part of the film’s promotional campaign.”

The film explores friendship, young love, heartbreak and the challenges of navigating young adulthood. Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia and Anju Alva Naik also feature in key supporting roles.

Speaking about the film earlier, Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, co-founders of Eternal Sunshine Productions, said in a joint statement, “Don’t Be Shy has been extremely special to us from the very beginning, and we couldn’t be prouder to see it come to life. It captures something so honest about being young, the friendships that shape you, the first loves that change you, the heartbreaks that stay with you, and the process of gradually figuring out who you are. What excites us most is this brilliant young cast; their energy, vulnerability, and chemistry are magnetic, and they bring such life and honesty to these characters. We can’t wait for audiences in India and around the world to meet Shy and get swept into her wonderful, chaotic world.”

Remember Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from the Kannada film KD: The Devil? The dance number features Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt and became embroiled in controversy after its Hindi version was released in March this year. The song drew criticism over its allegedly vulgar lyrics and suggestive choreography, with viewers and critics questioning its presentation. Nora has now opened up about the controversy surrounding the track.

In a candid conversation on the Dream with Dr Sheen podcast, Nora said she had anticipated that the song could attract criticism but believed some of the online outrage was deliberately amplified.

The actress alleged that paid influencers were involved in escalating the controversy. “I already know who hired you, when, and how much they paid you. That was an opportunity well squeezed by whoever was behind that,” she said.

Nora explained that she had originally recorded the song in Kannada several years ago without understanding the language. According to the actress, she subsequently discovered that the Hindi version had been altered without her approval.

“They dubbed the song in Hindi and changed the lyrics without my permission or approval. I told the director this was not okay and dissociated myself from the project. I did not promote it anywhere, as my reputation was on the line,” she said.

Following the backlash, the song was eventually taken down. Nora recalled that she was shooting when the controversy erupted but said she remained calm and composed amid the uproar.

Nora has built her popularity through chart-topping dance numbers, reality television appearances, live performances and international music collaborations. She also performed the official FIFA World Cup 2026 track Siir Siir alongside French singer Vegedream and producer Sanjoy.

Ghosla Ka Ghosla 2 has been keeping fans intrigued with its casting announcements, and the latest addition to the ensemble is actor-politician Ravi Kishan. The makers announced his entry in their signature quirky style, with Anupam Kher, Boman Irani and Parvin Dabas recreating one of Kishan’s viral dance moves in a fun video.

Sharing the clip on Instagram, Anupam Kher wrote, “There is a left foot…. There is a right foot…. This is चल फà¥�ट !! The coordination KINGS are back! We welcome Ma Bratharrr #RaviKishan to the cast of #KhoslaKaGhosla2!! Hoya Hu!”

Ranvir Shorey, who is also part of the Prashant Bhagia directorial, reacted to the post with laughing emojis.

The makers of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 have been actively using social media trends to build excitement around the sequel. Earlier, the cast recreated the viral Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi trend in a video that went on to cross 100 million views on Instagram.

The clip featured Anupam Kher in front, with Parvin Dabas, Ranvir Shorey and Boman Irani lined up behind him. “Khoslas and Khurana were never in sync. NOT EVEN HERE! Jai Ho! #KhoslaKaGhosla2 #Trending #ShootTime,” read the caption.

Ravi Kishan has also openly embraced the meme culture surrounding him. The actor has said that he enjoys the creativity behind the memes and follows them himself, while believing that younger audiences connect with his raw and unfiltered personality. His latest dance video appears to be another example of his willingness to play along with his viral image.

Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 is the sequel to Dibakar Banerjee’s 2006 comedy-drama Khosla Ka Ghosla. The original followed a middle-class Delhi family’s battle to reclaim its land from a manipulative property dealer.

The sequel takes the Khosla family into another round of property troubles, middle-class ambitions and comic chaos. This time, a colourful swindler enters their lives, setting off a fresh series of scams and unexpected situations.

Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey are returning to reprise their much-loved characters, with Ravi Kishan now joining the ensemble.