Ananya Panday and Karan Johar Tease 'Call Me Bae' with a Fun Mumbai Adventure Sneak Peek

Anticipation for the new web series Call Me Bae has reached new heights with a fun promotional video featuring Ananya Panday and Karan Johar. Directed by Collin D’Cunha, this series marks Ananya's digital debut and is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on September 6.

On August 14, Amazon Prime Video released a quirky video showcasing the preparation for the series' launch. In this fun clip, Ananya Panday is seen seated in a spaceship while Karan Johar supervises the ‘launch sequence’. The video humorously portrays Karan checking details like "main character energy", "glam quotient", and "bank balance", leading to a playful exchange between the two.

Karan Johar light-heartedly explains that despite the earlier launch, a new OTT launch is a unique opportunity, making the moment special. He teases Ananya about her role, describing it as a significant and challenging part where she plays a wealthy South Delhi girl who loses everything after moving to Mumbai. This character's journey includes struggles with finding a job and making new friends, promising a captivating watch for the audience.

The promotional video concludes with an invitation to follow Bae's journey on Amazon Prime Video, with the caption: "Coordinates of Bae's new destination: [Prime, Video] #CallMeBaeOnPrime, Sept 6."

The fan reaction has been enthusiastic, with viewers praising the creative approach. Comments flooded in, with fans expressing excitement and anticipation. One fan remarked on the fun approach to the trailer, while others eagerly awaited the series, praising Ananya’s role and expressing eagerness to meet her character, Bella Chaudhary.

Call Me Bae features a stellar cast including Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, and Muskkkaan Jaferi. Created by Ishita Moitra and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra under Dharmatic Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the series promises an engaging story. Alongside Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday will also be seen in Vikramaditya Motwane’s CTRL, releasing on October 4 on Netflix.