Alia Bhatt needs to again younger filmmakers as a producer

Pushing novel tales isn’t Alia Bhatt’s solely mantra as a producer. She is rooting for brand spanking new voices too. That’s evident in her upcoming manufacturing, Don’t Be Shy. The Prime Video film marks the directorial debut of Sreeti Mukerji, who was an affiliate director on Bhatt’s Brahmastra: Half One — Shiva (2022). Earlier than this, Bhatt had additionally produced and starred in first-time director Jasmeet Ok Reen’s Darlings (2022). 
  
In keeping with filmmaker Shujaat Saudagar, whose Chalkboard Leisure has co-produced Don’t Be Shy, Bhatt needs to actively give a platform to new voices. “She is an clever girl and clued in, by way of cinema. Having mentioned that, she goes along with her intestine and backs younger filmmakers. She needs to propel the subsequent era of filmmakers and the subsequent stage of narratives,” he mentioned.

The faculty caper, which revolves round a younger grownup named Shy, is slated for a mid-2026 launch. Co-producer Vikesh Bhutani added, “It’s a younger grownup movie with 4 newcomers. We’re releasing it in June or finish of the second quarter.”

Alia Bhatt’s productions to date

. ‘Darlings’ (2022)
. ‘Poacher’ (2024)
. ‘Jigra’ (2024)