Mumbai, March 20: The ongoing debate of ‘insiders versus outsiders’ in Bollywood has gained new momentum with actress Alia Bhatt’s recent statement. She announced her intention to launch new talent through her production company, sparking significant discussion in the industry.
Alia made this revelation during the launch event of her new production film, “Don’t Be Shy,” which was showcased at a major Amazon Prime Video event. The event also featured announcements of several high-profile projects. An engaging conversation between Alia and filmmaker Karan Johar captured everyone’s attention on stage.
In a light-hearted manner, Karan praised Alia, noting her growth into a wise and experienced producer. He remarked, “Alia, you have truly mastered the art of being a producer, as your responses are quite different from my questions.”
Alia responded, “Yes, Karan, because there is a way to launch actors.” Karan humorously continued the dialogue, suggesting he might not have enough knowledge about launching actors. He reminded Alia of her debut in his film “Student of the Year,” to which she replied, “Well, what can I say? The best people have always taught us that everything has its timing.”
Karan then posed a crucial question: Are the artists Alia plans to launch ‘outsiders’? Without hesitation, Alia affirmed, “Yes.” Hearing this, Karan expressed his pride in her initiative, saying, “I am proud of you, Alia.”
Regarding the film “Don’t Be Shy,” it tells the story of a 20-year-old girl named Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, who believes she has her life all planned out. However, unexpected changes shake her world completely. The narrative explores the extraordinary journey of an ordinary girl, highlighting emotions, struggles, and self-confidence.
The film is a collaboration between Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions and Chalkboard Entertainment.
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