Alia Bhatt has dropped a new special track, “Re Bawri,” from her upcoming production “Don’t Be Shy,” giving fans a playful, high-energy preview just over a week before the film’s streaming premiere. Presented by T-Series, the song sees Bhatt step in front of the camera despite her role on the project being strictly behind-the-scenes as a producer.
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The Song
“Re Bawri” is sung by Sona Mohapatra, with music composed and produced by Ram Sampath and lyrics penned by Saveri Verma. The track leans into an upbeat, carefree energy built around letting go of overthinking and embracing spontaneity — themes that tie directly into the film’s coming-of-age narrative. Mohapatra described the song’s tone as revolving around the idea of letting go of overthinking and embracing the unpredictable moments that come with youth, friendships and relationships.
Speaking about lending her voice to the track, Mohapatra called it infectious and impossible to sit still to, adding that watching Bhatt and the cast bring that energy to life in the music video was a joy to see, and that she hoped it would make listeners want to dance and embrace a bit of that “bawri” spirit themselves.
Track & Film Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Song | Re Bawri |
| Film | Don’t Be Shy |
| Singer | Sona Mohapatra |
| Composer/Producer | Ram Sampath |
| Lyricist | Saveri Verma |
| Presented By | T-Series |
| Featuring | Alia Bhatt, Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, Piyush Khati |
| Director | Sreeti Mukerji |
| Producers | Alia Bhatt & Shaheen Bhatt (Eternal Sunshine Productions) |
| Co-Producers | Grishma Shah, Vikesh Bhutani (Chalkboard Entertainment) |
| Platform & Release | Prime Video, September 25 |
The Music Video
The accompanying video is set in a college environment and features Bhatt joining the film’s four lead newcomers — Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, and Piyush Khati — in what starts as an ordinary day before spiralling into an impromptu dance sequence. It captures the film’s themes of friendship, spontaneity and growing up, giving audiences their clearest look yet at the tone Bhatt and director Sreeti Mukerji are going for with the project.
Notably, Bhatt does not appear in “Don’t Be Shy” in an acting capacity — her involvement in the film itself is strictly as producer. Her appearance in “Re Bawri” is a promotional special song rather than a scene from the film’s narrative.
About Don’t Be Shy
“Don’t Be Shy” follows Shyamili “Shy” Das, a 20-year-old who believes she has her life completely figured out until an unexpected turn of events sends things spiralling out of her control. The story tracks her navigating friendship, crushes, love, and the general uncertainty of growing up.
The film is written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji and produced by Alia Bhatt and her sister Shaheen Bhatt under their Eternal Sunshine Productions banner, with Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani of Chalkboard Entertainment co-producing. It marks another step in Bhatt’s growing production slate, following her prior producer credits on projects like “Jigra” and the Malayalam series “Poacher.”
The ensemble is led by four fresh faces — Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, and Ansh Duggal — supported by an experienced supporting cast including Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik in pivotal roles.
Release Details
“Don’t Be Shy” is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on September 25, positioning “Re Bawri” as one of the final promotional pushes before the film drops. Given the song’s focus on friend-group energy and youthful spontaneity, it fits squarely into Prime Video’s marketing strategy of using music to build buzz around coming-of-age titles ahead of streaming debuts.
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FAQs
Does Alia Bhatt act in Don’t Be Shy?
No, her involvement in the film is strictly as a producer; her appearance in “Re Bawri” is a promotional special song.
Who sings Re Bawri?
Sona Mohapatra sings the track, with music by Ram Sampath and lyrics by Saveri Verma.
When does Don’t Be Shy release?
The film premieres exclusively on Prime Video on September 25.
Who stars in Don’t Be Shy?
The film features four fresh faces — Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, and Ansh Duggal — alongside Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik.
Who directed Don’t Be Shy?
The film is written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji.
