MUMBAI/MELBOURNE, August 20 2024: Prime Video has unveiled a laughter and emotion-packed trailer for its highly anticipated original series, Call Me Bae. The eight-part series is a light-hearted, visually captivating comedy drama that revolves around the life of Bella Chowdhary, aka 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. 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. The series is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in India enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership, for just ₹1499/ year (India).
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.
Upbeat music sets the tone as viewers witness Bae’s 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, alliances and goes through the many challenges thrown at her, seizing the day with her unique blend of wit and humour. Peppered with funny and charming moments, the trailer leaves viewers eager to witness Bae’s inspiring transformation.
“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, says actor Ananya Panday.
Director Collin D’Cunh said, “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. “
“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,” said Karan Johar.
