Ananya Panday’s latest venture, Call Me Bae, has made waves with its entertaining and glamorous take on Bollywood weddings. Directed by Collin D’Cunha and streaming on Prime Video India, the series humorously blends real-life celebrity events with fiction, creating a fun and engaging narrative. With a touch of satire, Call Me Bae explores the larger-than-life world of Bollywood, and Ananya’s hilarious spoof of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s high-profile wedding has become a standout moment in the show.
Sidharth Kiara Inspired Wedding Spoof
In the premiere episode of Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday’s character, Bella Chowdhary, and Vihaan Samat’s character, Agastya, get married in an over-the-top ceremony that feels eerily similar to Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s real-life wedding from 2023. The show carefully recreates several iconic elements of the Bollywood couple’s lavish affair.
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— prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) September 5, 2024
From the striking resemblance in their wedding attire to the famous “namaste” at the mandap, the scene is a clear homage to the beloved Bollywood duo.
However, it’s not just the visuals that draw the connection between Call Me Bae and the real-life wedding.
The sequence is set to the same song that played during Sidharth and Kiara’s wedding celebrations. Jasleen Royal’s “Ranjha,” featured in Shershaah—a film starring Sidharth and Kiara—plays in the background as Bella and Agastya exchange vows, adding an emotional and familiar touch to the scene.
Lmfao not a parody on sid kiara’s wedding 😭pic.twitter.com/RJsiTat8kP
— akritii (@malhotrasgirl) September 6, 2024
The fact that both Shershaah and Call Me Bae share production ties through Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions further cements the clever nod to the real-life wedding. Dharma Productions, known for its larger-than-life Bollywood spectacles, is also behind Call Me Bae through its digital arm, Dharmatic Entertainment, making the parallels between the show and Bollywood’s glitzy reality all the more intentional.
Remaking someone’s special moment 😶
— ૐ (@borntoruntj) September 6, 2024
Just watched the series, its actually quite fun!! AP nailed it
— faultybishh (@faultybishh) September 6, 2024
More Than Just One Wedding Spoof
The show doesn’t limit its playful jabs to just one Bollywood wedding. In another scene, Call Me Bae makes a tongue-in-cheek reference to the much-publicized 2022 wedding of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal. In the episode, there’s a comical sequence involving fireworks, which hints at the rumors that drones were used to ensure privacy during Katrina and Vicky’s wedding. This inside joke subtly connects the fictional events of the series with real-world gossip surrounding celebrity weddings, adding to the humor and relatability of the show’s storyline.
That is such an ugly dress…she might as well had wore a brasserie instead of this hideous poor excuse of a blouse 👀
— Noni 🌕 (@7sx7vBts) September 6, 2024
Created by Ishita Moitra, Call Me Bae boasts a star-studded cast that complements its fun and glamorous narrative. Alongside Ananya Panday, the show features performances from Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Mini Mathur, Lisa Mishra, and Muskkaan Jaferi.
The story revolves around Bae, a wealthy and pampered girl from South Delhi who, after losing everything, is forced to move to Mumbai and reinvent herself. Through a blend of comedy and drama, Bae’s journey of self-discovery is portrayed with humor, heart, and resilience. The show touches on themes of identity, personal growth, and the realities of high society, all wrapped up in a glitzy, Bollywood-inspired package.
The show, which offers a mix of glamorous visuals and witty dialogue, gives Ananya a chance to shine in a leading role. With the buzz around the wedding spoof and other playful references to Bollywood’s elite, Call Me Bae is set to become a hit among fans who appreciate a good blend of comedy, drama, and real-life inspiration.
