Don’t Be Shy! (2026)
Director: Sreeti Mukerji · Writers: Sreeti Mukerji, Sunayana Kumari
Quintessential Mean Girl, Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, finds herself suddenly relegated to Loser-ville when Mayank, her boyfriend of three years, suddenly dumps her. But Shy, all set to get her revenge, finds herself falling into friendship and compassion with someone unexpected… Mayank’s new girlfriend - Tara.
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Cast
Arushi Bajaj
Shyamili 'Shy' Das 
Ansh Duggal
Dhruv 
Bianca Arora
Tara 
Piyush Khati
Mayank 
Kunaal Roy Kapur
Mr. Q 
Neha Dhupia
Nandini Verma 
Anurag Basu
Joy Das 
Nazneen Madan
Mrs. Jhunjhunwalla 
Amit Singh Thakur
Mr. Jhunjhunwalla 
Shireesh Sharma
Dadu Jhunjhunwalla 
Anju Alva Naik
Ranbir Vijan
Polly User Reviews (1)
The film turns out to be a good, endearing watch that marks another great production venture from Alia Bhatt. It sets up an engaging coming of age premise that blends personal identity, youthful awkwardness, and emotional growth, backed by wonderful songs that fit seamlessly into the narrative rhythm. Aarushi Bajaj was so so good in the lead role, carrying the entire film almost single handedly with her infectious screen presence, vulnerability, and sharp comic timing. She makes every emotional beat feel genuine and relatable, ensuring that the character remains deeply captivating even when the narrative begins to wobble. However, the second half noticeably dips due to flat storytelling and predictable narrative choices that slow down the initial momentum. While the pacing stumbles slightly before reaching the finish line, Aarushi's stellar performance, the fantastic music, and the…
