Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for its new original series, Call Me Bae today. The eight-part series is a light-hearted and visually captivating 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. All 8 episodes will be available on Prime Video from September 6. Watch the trailer here:
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Who’s in the cast of Call Me Bae?
Call Me Bae marks the web series debut of Ananya Panday. 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.
“From the get go, I knew Call Me Bae was a project I wanted to be a part of. Even without having heard the script I knew this was going to be something special,” says actor Ananya Panday. “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 compelling and intriguing. Despite the challenges, 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’m looking forward to introducing Bae to audiences worldwide from September 6.”
What’s in the trailer of Call Me Bae?
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.
“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,” says Nikhil Madhok, head of originals, Prime Video, India. “Our long-standing partnership with Dharmatic Entertainment has been a rewarding one, and collaborating with them again on Call Me Bae has been fantastic. Karan and Apoorva truly grasp our vision of presenting fresh, engaging stories with universal appeal.”
“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,” says Karan Johar. “This series presents a modern coming-of-age story with a playful, comedic edge that I’m 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 Bae stands for, we’re hoping to introduce audiences to a character that is as iconic as she is relatable.”
“Call Me Bae marks our third original with Prime Video and it’s a series that is special to us all! Not only is it a fresh and distinctive story that needed to be told, it also offers a slightly larger-than-life portrayal of this very real girl, who learns to navigate life’s many challenges on her own,” says Apoorva Mehta. ”
How to watch Call Me Bae on Prime Video?
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.
What’s more on Prime Video?
Prime Video hosts thousands of acclaimed TV shows and movies across languages and geographies, including Indian-produced Original series like Mirzapur, Panchayat, The Family Man, Dhootha, Poacher, Indian Police Force; Original movies like Mast Mein Rehne Ka; popular global Originals like The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, The Idea of You; some of the biggest post-theatrical films like Kalki 2898 AD, Chandu Champion, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, The Great Indian Family,; direct-to-service films such as Shershaah, Sharmajee Ki Beti, and many more of such titles. Prime Video content streams in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi and Bengali, besides English. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access.
