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Donât Be Shyâs Trailer Is Out Alia Bhattâs First Feature Film Production Is Ready To Shine
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Donât Be Shyâs Trailer Is Out Alia Bhattâs First Feature Film Production Is Ready To Shine

The trailer for Don’t Be Shy dropped today, and it’s giving audiences their first proper look at what Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt have been quietly building through their production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the coming-of-age rom-com follows Shyamili “Shy” Das, a 20-year-old who thinks she has her entire life figured out, until it very quickly stops going according to plan.

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What makes this film particularly interesting is the casting gamble at its core. Instead of leaning on familiar names, Don’t Be Shy introduces four completely new faces in the lead roles, Aarushi Bajaj as Shy, Piyush Khati as Mayank, Bianca Arora as Tara, and Ansh Duggal as Dhruv. Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia and Anju Alva Naik round out the supporting cast in key roles.
Alia, who has been vocal about her excitement for this one, spoke about what drew her to the young ensemble. “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.”
In a joint statement, Alia and Shaheen also reflected on why this project holds a special place for them. “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.”
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Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video, echoed the sentiment, calling it “one of our most cherished films” and praising the newcomers for bringing “an incredible freshness and authenticity to their roles.”
This also marks Alia’s first feature film production collaboration with Prime Video, having previously worked with the platform as executive producer on the series Poacher. Don’t Be Shy premieres globally on Prime Video, in Hindi with English subtitles, across India and over 240 countries, on September 25.
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Salman Khanâs Bodyguard Sheraâs Son Abir Singh Set to Make His Bollywood Debut
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Salman Khanâs Bodyguard Sheraâs Son Abir Singh Set to Make His Bollywood Debut

Bollywood has always had people whose families have been in the industry for years, but every once in a while, a new debut comes with a particularly interesting connection to the industry. Abir Singh, son of Salman Khan’s trusted bodyguard Gurmeet Singh Jolly, better known as Shera, is set to enter the world of Hindi cinema with Tarzan. The film will also feature actor Sooraj Pancholi, bringing together two names with strong Bollywood connections.

Shera has been one of Salman Khan’s most trusted associates for decades and has remained a constant presence by the superstar’s side through films, public appearances and events. His association with Salman has made him a familiar face to Bollywood followers, while his professional journey has established him as one of the most recognisable celebrity bodyguards in the country.

Now, it is his son Abir who is preparing to take centre stage. Rather than remaining behind the scenes like his father, Abir is looking to build a career in front of the camera. His launch is naturally expected to attract considerable attention, given his proximity to one of Bollywood’s biggest stars.

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Adding another layer of industry pedigree to this highly-anticipated project is Sooraj Pancholi. The son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab, Sooraj Pancholi made his acting debut with Hero in 2015 and went on to feature in films including Satellite Shankar, Time to Dance and Kesari Veer. He has also worked behind the camera as an assistant director earlier in his career.

With Tarzan, the spotlight will now be on Abir to prove that while his Bollywood connections may open the door, his performance will determine how far he goes.

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From Cinema Rivals to Motorsport Allies: Ajith Kumar and Vijayâs Silverstone Moment
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From Cinema Rivals to Motorsport Allies: Ajith Kumar and Vijayâs Silverstone Moment

Ajith Kumar and Vijay have spent decades at the centre of one of Tamil cinema’s most enduring superstar rivalries. Their films, fan bases and box-office performances have regularly invited comparisons, with their respective fandoms often adding to the competitive narrative. At Silverstone, however, the conversation took an unexpected turn as the two stars found common ground through their shared interest in sport.

Ajith, who has transformed his passion for motorsport into a professional racing career, was competing at the iconic British circuit when Vijay, now the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, arrived to support the Indian contingent at the Michelin Le Mans Cup. The occasion offered a rare sight: two of Tamil cinema’s biggest names connected not through a film set or the box office, but through international motorsport.

Following the event, Ajith shared a video message thanking Vijay for taking time out of his UK visit to attend the race. He expressed his appreciation for the Chief Minister’s support for the Indian racers and suggested that Vijay’s presence could help give motorsport greater visibility in India.

Ajith and Vijay find common ground through sport

Ajith’s relationship with motorsport has grown considerably in recent years. What began as a long-standing personal passion has evolved into a serious professional pursuit, with the actor returning to competitive racing and representing India on international circuits.

His involvement has also brought attention to the larger challenges facing aspiring Indian racers. Ajith has spoken about the need for better infrastructure and more opportunities for young talent, particularly those hoping to build careers in professional motorsport.

Vijay has also placed motorsport among the sporting disciplines that Tamil Nadu should invest in. His government has announced plans for dedicated motorsport infrastructure in the state, alongside a proposed Olympic city designed to strengthen Tamil Nadu’s wider sporting ecosystem.

Ajith had earlier welcomed the announcement of a dedicated motorsport city, saying that such initiatives could encourage youngsters to take up the sport, help identify promising talent and create opportunities for them to develop into professional racers.

At Silverstone, those two strands came together. While Ajith was competing on the track, Vijay was present in an official capacity to support the Indian contingent and underline the state’s growing interest in motorsport.

A bigger ambition for Indian motorsport

Vijay’s appearance at Silverstone comes during his first overseas visit as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. He attended the fifth round of the 2026 Michelin Le Mans Cup as a special guest and was scheduled to wave the green flag for the race.

Ajith competed in the LMP3 Pro/Am category for Ajith RedAnt by Virage alongside French driver Romain Vozniak. The weekend also featured an all-Indian LMP3 pairing, with former Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan racing alongside Aditya Patel.

For Ajith, though, the significance of the weekend extended beyond his own performance. In his video message, he looked towards the possibility of India eventually hosting a round of the Le Mans Cup, linking that ambition to the Tamil Nadu government’s plans to develop motorsport infrastructure.

While thanking Vijay for giving sport and motorsport the attention it deserves, Ajith adapted Neil Armstrong’s famous words to describe the potential impact of the state’s initiatives: “one small step by the Tamil Nadu government, one giant leap for motorsports in India.”

The moment offered a striking departure from the familiar Ajith-Vijay narrative. Instead of box-office numbers, film releases or fan rivalries, their names came together around a shared interest in sporting development and the future of Indian motorsport.

Whether Tamil Nadu’s proposed infrastructure eventually helps bring major international racing events to India remains to be seen. For now, their Silverstone interaction has highlighted a different side of two superstars more accustomed to being discussed as competitors, showing how cinema’s biggest rivalries can occasionally give way to common ground beyond the screen.

Also Read: Ajith Kumar Thanks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay For Announcing Dedicated Motorsports City In Chennai

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