'Jhoomo' from Don't Be Shy: Saahel and Jonita Gandhi unite for Prime Video's first track
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Prime Video's upcoming young-adult film 'Don't Be Shy' has dropped its first song, 'Jhoomo', featuring singer Jonita Gandhi alongside Saahel in an upbeat, celebratory track that sets the tone for the coming-of-age story. The song was released on 3 September, ahead of the film's theatrical premiere on 25 September on Prime Video.
About the Song
Composed and written by Ram Sampath and Devansh Vaidya, 'Jhoomo' is built around an energetic, rhythmic quality designed to mirror the film's playful spirit. The makers announced the release on social media, writing: 'Live, love & #JHOOMO — Song out now. #DontBeShyOnPrime, New Movie, Sept 25 on @primevideoin.'
Composer and lyricist Ram Sampath described the creative intent behind the track: 'Jhoomo was conceived as a song that celebrates the simple joy of being in the moment. We wanted it to have a lively, rhythmic quality that felt effortless and inviting while complementing the playful world of Don't Be Shy.'
Sampath also credited the cast's energy for elevating the final output: 'The cast brought an incredible sense of energy and camaraderie to the song, which really elevated the overall mood. Their enthusiasm and chemistry added a wonderful spontaneity to the track, making it especially enjoyable to put together. I'm thrilled with how Jhoomo has come together and hope it brings the same sense of joy to everyone who listens to it.'
Cast and Storyline
The film stars Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, and Piyush Khati in lead roles. The story centres on Shyamili 'Shy' Das, a 20-year-old who believes she has her life mapped out — until unforeseen events send her carefully ordered world into a spiral. The narrative follows the familiar but perennially resonant arc of a young person confronting the gap between plans and reality.
Supporting roles are played by Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia, and Anju Alva Naik, lending the ensemble a blend of emerging and established talent.
Production and Creative Team
Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the film is produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under their banner Eternal Sunshine Productions. It is co-produced by Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani of Chalkboard Entertainment. The Alia Bhatt production connection is notable — this marks one of the more high-profile projects from Eternal Sunshine Productions since its formation, and places 'Don't Be Shy' firmly in the spotlight of the youth-content wave currently driving OTT viewership in India.
What to Expect
'Don't Be Shy' is scheduled to stream on Prime Video from 25 September. With 'Jhoomo' now out, the marketing campaign for the film has officially begun, and additional promotional material is expected in the weeks leading up to its release.