Ananya Panday’s Call Me Bae has officially hit screens! This eight-episode comedy-drama, directed by Collin D'Cunha, stars Ananya as Bella 'Bae' Chowdhary. The series, which has already sparked interest with its captivating trailer, is penned by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair. Alongside Ananya, the show features a stellar cast including Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra and Mini Mathur.
Although the series just premiered a few hours ago, it has already generated a flurry of reactions and reviews online. Dive into the buzz on Instagram and Twitter to see what everyone’s saying about it!
Call Me Bae: X Review
The reactions on social media have been a mixed bag, with some viewers hailing the series as binge-worthy entertainment. Among the highlights for these fans is Ananya's performance, which has garnered praise from many who are calling it her best work to date. These supporters are lauding her portrayal, stating that she truly shines in this role, making the series a must-watch.
Ananya Pandey is too good in emotional scenes 🥺🥺 Call me bae is clearly her best. Totally binged watched worthy ❤️❤️❤️ #CallMeBae#AnanyaPanday
— Sweta pandey (@sp5699) September 5, 2024
#CallMeBae is so much fun!!!! Ananya is amazing in this! 💗
— bxbblelattae (@bxbblelattae) September 5, 2024
@ananyapandayy you totally killed♥️🔥 it with #CallMeBaeOnPrime you are truly on the path of being the next superstar 💃🏻
— Ajinkya Pawade (@ajinkyapawade31) September 6, 2024
Hoping for #CallMeBae part 2. #mravoice
A user shared an in-depth review, rating it 3 stars, stating, “Call Me Bae is one of the year’s pleasant surprises, engaging and timely, offering entertainment while giving viewers something to think about."
#CallMeBae takes viewers on a delightful and unexpected journey, far removed from the usual OTT suspense and drama. #AnanyaPanday plays #Bella aka #Bae, a woman who, after being abandoned by her wealthy family and husband, moves to #Mumbai to rebuild her life. What begins as a… pic.twitter.com/2mk81DC6DC
— Vivek Mishra🔄 (@actor_vivekm) September 6, 2024
On the flip side, many have called out the series for being a copy of several Hollywood shows. Some have labelled it as "cringe" and "boring." One user commented, "It’s just a copy of 2 Broke Girls, and Bollywood thinks they've done something new 😂." Another wrote, I watchedd it after all the hype, but honestly, it’s not worth it. Really disappointing. Ananya, I like you, but this just didn’t hit the mark."
Actors also shared their reactions and reviews of Call Me Bae following its premiere on August 5. Sara Ali Khan expressed her enthusiasm with, "Too much fun! So so proud of you, Ananya Panday, this is your best work yet." Diana Penty commented, "What a fun ride! Can't wait to see the rest!"