‘Call Me Bae’ Review: Social Media Reactions and What You Need to Know

Ananya Panday’s much-anticipated web series, Call Me Bae, premiered on Prime Video on Friday. Directed by Collin D'Cunha and backed by Karan Johar, the series features Panday in the lead role as Bae, also known as Bella Chowdhary. The show depicts her dramatic ‘riches to rags’ journey, and has been drawing attention for its unique storyline.

Social Media Buzz

The series, often compared to Emily in Paris, has generated a lot of buzz on social media. Many viewers have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share their thoughts. Some fans have praised the show for its light-hearted and entertaining nature. One user tweeted, "Call Me Bae is so unserious I love it..." while another expressed appreciation for Vir Das's performance, saying, "Whoever thought of casting Vir Das as an unhinged TV news anchor in Call Me Bae will forever have my respect."

Others were equally enthusiastic, with tweets like, "OMG Call Me Bae is so much fun!!! Ananya was born to play these kinds of roles." However, not everyone was impressed. One user joked about their dissatisfaction, saying, "I have just finished Ananya Panday's Call Me Bae and now I need to create a new web series called Call Me C******."

According to Hindustan Times, the series is noted for its witty writing and Ananya Panday’s engaging performance. The review highlighted how Panday effectively navigates her role, demonstrating growth from previous roles and delivering a performance that’s both fun and self-deprecating.

Cast and Production

Call Me Bae explores themes of privilege, empowerment, and social media influence. Alongside Ananya Panday, the series stars Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur. Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, the comedy-drama has sparked conversations about its portrayal of contemporary issues.