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Alia Bhatt's Production Journey: From Dark Dramas to Rom-Coms
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News18•25-09-2026, 10:45
Alia Bhatt's Production Journey: From Dark Dramas to Rom-Coms
- •Alia Bhatt has expanded her career beyond acting, building a significant presence behind the camera through her production house, Eternal Sunshine Productions.
- •Her production slate showcases diverse genres, including the dark comedy-drama Darlings, the environmental crime series Poacher, and the action drama Jigra.
- •Darlings, her debut production in 2022, was a Netflix film focusing on a mother-daughter relationship and domestic abuse, where Alia also starred.
- •Alia served as an executive producer for the 2024 Prime Video series Poacher, inspired by real-life ivory trade investigations, joining the project after its completion.
- •Her latest venture, Don’t Be Shy, is a coming-of-age romantic comedy featuring newcomers, exploring themes of first love and growing up, set to stream on Amazon Prime Video from September 25.
Key Questions Answered
Alia Bhatt founded her production banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions, in 2021 before stepping into film production with her debut movie Darlings in 2022.
Don't Be Shy is a coming-of-age romantic comedy directed by Sreeti Mukerji that centers on 20-year-old Shyamili "Shy" Das, exploring themes of first love, friendship, heartbreak, and growing up.
Don't Be Shy becomes available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video starting from September 25.
