Amazon Prime Video’s much-awaited series Call Me Bae, starring Ananya Panday as Bella Rajwansh, made its debut on September 6, delivering a witty mix of humor and pop culture references. The show doesn’t shy away from playfully mocking celebrity culture, particularly extravagant weddings.
Within the first 15 minutes of the first episode, Bella marries Agastya Chowdhary (played by Vihaan Samat) in a lavish ceremony set at Lake Como, Italy, evoking memories of real-life celebrity weddings like that of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.
A standout moment for fans was a sweet recreation of Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s viral wedding scene. Bella and Agastya fold their hands and share an intimate gaze, closely mirroring the romantic gesture made by the real-life couple, which quickly went viral.
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The show continues with amusing references, including a funny nod to the reports of drones being destroyed at Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s wedding to protect their privacy. Bella humorously describes a scene where drones attempting to capture the wedding are blown up, likely a playful jab at these rumors.
Call Me Bae also taps into social media humor with the wedding trope of couples sharing a laugh with the priest during their vows—a moment fans have joked about when it comes to star-studded weddings.
Even the Ambani family gets a reference. A famous clip of Akash Ambani winking at his wife Shloka and suggesting they start a family, which went viral years ago, is recreated in the series, with Agastya winking playfully at Bella during their wedding, leaving viewers entertained.
The show blends humorous elements with nods to exotic destinations like Lakshadweep and Maldives and even mentions of the Khan Market Gang, setting a fun tone that’s sure to keep audiences engaged throughout the series.
