Ananya Panday’s highly anticipated series, Call Me Bae, is finally here! The show premiered on September 4 with a star-studded event and is now streaming on Prime Video. Being a part of the cast of Call Me Bae marks Ananya’s exciting debut in the web series world, and fans are already loving the catchy songs and trailer.
With its release just days away, let’s dive into the show and meet the talented cast that’s making Call Me Bae a must-watch!
Who Are the Actors in the Bae Calling Web Series?
Want to know who’s in the cast of Call Me Bae, produced by Dharmatic Entertainment with Karan Johar? Check out the talented actors bringing the series to life with their standout performances.
Ananya Panday as Bella Chaudhary
Ananya Panday, born on October 30, 1998, is an Indian actress who mainly works in Bollywood. She is the daughter of actor Chunky Panday. She started her acting career in 2019 with Student of the Year 2, and Pati Patni Aur Woh. These roles won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Her next two films didn’t do well, but she found success with a small part in Dream Girl 2 (2023). Her performances in Gehraiyaan (2022) and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023) were also highly praised by the audience.
Ananya Panday stars as Bella Chaudhary, a girl from South Delhi with a wealthy background. The movie is set to be entertaining. It follows her struggles when her life changes to a middle-class lifestyle after moving to Mumbai.
Vir Das as Satyajit
Vir Das, born May 31, 1979, is an Indian comedian, actor, and musician. He started in stand-up comedy and moved to Hindi films with roles in Badmaash Company, Delhi Belly, and Go Goa Gone. He performed the Netflix special Abroad Understanding in 2017. Vir has appeared in 35 plays, 100+ stand-up shows, 18 films, 8 TV shows, and 6 comedy specials. In 2019, he debuted on American TV with Whiskey Cavalier. He won the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series in 2023 for Vir Das: Landing. The well-known actor-turned-comedian Vir Das will play Bella’s boss in Call Me Bae. He will be seen as Satyajit Sen, a news journalist.
Varun Sood as Prince
Varun Sood, born April 1, 1995, is an actor, model, and former VJ. He is known for his roles in reality shows like MTV Roadies, MTV Splitsvilla, Ace of Space, and Khatron Ke Khiladi. He made his acting debut with Ragini MMS: Returns and was recently seen in Karmma Calling. Varun Sood will add his charm to the upcoming show. He will play the role of Prince, which is still sort of a question mark in terms of the storyline! So you have to stay tuned for more information regarding his character!
Vihaan Samat as Agastya Chowdhary
Vihaan Samat is an Indian actor in Hindi films and series, born on March 9, 1996. He gained recognition by leading the Netflix series Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022) and supporting in Mismatched (2020–present). Vihaan Samat is a rising star in Bollywood and is undoubtedly one of the most adored actors among the younger generation. From the trailer of Call Me Bae, it looks like he will play Agastya, Bella’s love interest.
Gurfateh Pirzada as Neel
Gurfateh Singh Pirzada is an Indian actor in Hindi films and web series, born October 29, 1996. He started his career with Friends in Law in 2018. He has since appeared in Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele (2019) and the Netflix thriller Guilty (2020). In 2023, he starred in the teen drama series Class on Netflix. The rising star will play the role of Neel, another one of Bella’s bosses on the show.
Muskkaan Jaferi as Saira
Muskkaan Jaferi is an Indian actress and voice-over artist. She will play Saira in Collin D’Cunha’s new show. In the trailer, she is seen as a close friend of Bella.
Muskkaan comes from a film family. The legendary comedian Jagdeep is her father, and Jaaved Jaaferi and TV director Naved Jaffrey are her half-brothers. She has appeared in shows like The Fame Game and Mismatched. Muskkaan is also the Hindi voice for characters like Moana, Alita (from Alita: Battle Angel), Vanellope (from Ralph Breaks the Internet), and Nancy (from Stranger Things).
Niharika Lyra Dutt as Tammarrah
Niharika Lyra Dutt was born on March 7, 1994, in Delhi, India. She is known for her roles in The Bizarre Murder of Mr Tusker, Paatal Lok (2020), and Choona (2023). In the upcoming series, she will play Tammarrah. From the trailer, it looks like she will be Bella’s colleague and would be seen sharing an apartment with her.
Lisa Mishra plays Harleen Babbar
Lisa Mishra is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained fame for reprising Tareefan in Veere Di Wedding and for songs like The Wakhra Song and Chandigarh Mein. She received immense praise for her debut album Sorry, I’m Late. Lisa is also making her acting debut in the series Call Me Bae, playing the role of Harleen Babbar.
Mini Mathur as Gayatri Rajwansh
Mini Mathur, born August 21, 1972, is an Indian TV host, actor, and model. She hosted Indian Idol for six seasons and was a VJ on MTV India. Mini recently starred in Mind the Malhotras on Amazon, earning seven best actor awards for her role. She also hosts Discovery School Super League and her travel series Minime. Additionally, she hosted Dilli Dil Se and was a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2007. Mathur will be playing the role of Gayatri Rajwansh, Bella’s mother in the upcoming series.
Who Attended The Premiere of Call Me Bae?
Wrap Up!
The cast of Call Me Bae is full of talent, making the show exciting to watch.Ananya Panday stars as Bella Chaudhary, and Vir Das, Muskkaan Jaferi, and Varun Sood join her. With rising stars like Vihaan Samat and Gurfateh Singh Pirzada, plus Lisa Mishra making her acting debut, the show has a great mix of actors. This diverse cast is sure to make Call Me Bae a must-see, offering a mix of drama and humor.