Ananya Pandey is latest star to debut on web with Call Me Bae

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Prime Video unveiled a laughter and emotion-packed trailer for its highly anticipated original series, Call Me Bae on August 20. The eight-part series is a light-hearted comedy drama that revolves around the life of Bella Chowdhary, a.k.a. Bae, and chronicles her journey as she goes from being an heiress to a hustler.

Call Me Bae marks the streaming debut of Ananya Panday as Bae. Karan Johar as prodcuer had introduced her in The series also features Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood,  Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra and Mini Mathur in pivotal roles. A Dharmatic Entertainment production with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra as executive producers, the series has been directed by Collin D’Cunha and created by Ishita Moitra, who has also written the series along with Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair.

Call Me Bae will premiere in Hindi, with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on September 6.

As it opens, the trailer for Call Me Bae, gives viewers a peek into Bae’s extravagant life of privilege in New Delhi. However, her glamorous world shatters abruptly when she is disowned by her family, and the scene shifts to the bustling streets of Mumbai, where Bae must now fend for herself. Bae attempts to adapt to her new reality, from navigating public transport to the demanding life of a journalist in Mumbai. Along the way, she forms unexpected friendships and alliances and goes through the many challenges thrown at her, seizing the day with her unique blend of wit and humor.

“From the word ‘Go’, I knew Call Me Bae was a project I wanted to be a part of. Even without hearing the script, I knew this was going to be something special,” exulted Ananya. “As an actor, it is always exciting and rewarding to play a multi-layered character like Bae. There’s more to Bae than what meets the eye and that is what makes her journey from heiress to hustler compelling and intriguing. Despite the challenges she faces, she remains true to herself, retaining her innocence and zest for life. This authenticity is what drew me to the role. This is my first long- format original series and I couldn’t have asked for a better director than Collin or a more supportive cast. I am thrilled to be collaborating with Prime Video and Dharmatic Entertainment for the series and I am looking forward to introducing Bae to audiences.”

“At Prime Video, we strive to bring stories that spark conversations. Call Me Bae is a charming yet insightful series that highlights the significance of self-discovery in overcoming life’s challenges, all told through the journey of a character that will enthrall and endear, brought to life by Ananya in the most spectacular fashion,” said Nikhil Madhok, head of originals, Prime Video, India, at the launch.

“Directing Call Me Bae has been an incredibly rewarding journey. The idea of taking a fish out of water and watching them evolve is both fresh and engaging, making it a standout coming-of-age story.” added director Collin D’Cunha. “What truly captivated me was the lead character’s unique personality and unwavering determination—qualities that I believe will make her an unforgettable icon. While the script is packed with humor, it’s the deeper message that resonated with me the most, drawing me into Bae’s vibrant and vivacious world. Working with Dharmatic Entertainment and Prime Video has been inspiring. They wholeheartedly supported my vision for the series. The cast, led by Ananya, were the true ‘baes’, supporting me every step of the way to bring this project to life.”

“While there have been many stories that follow the rags-to-riches trope, Call Me Bae offers a fresh twist by turning the genre on its head. It centers on a young woman from a privileged background, where extravagance was a birthright, who due to unforeseen circumstances, must now navigate life on her own and hustle and reinvent herself in the bustling city of Mumbai,” stated Karan Johar. “Through this transformative journey, she discovers her true passions and learns to stand on her own. This series presents a modern coming-of-age story with a playful, comedic edge that I am confident will captivate audiences across India and globally, resonating with viewers from all walks of life. This is our third original collaboration with Prime Video, and it is a partnership that has just gone from strength to strength and now with Call Me Bae, and with Ananya wholeheartedly embracing everything that Bae stands for, we are hoping to introduce audiences to a character that is as iconic as she is relatable.”