Karan Johar on Ananya Panday's New Role: "The Modern-Day Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"

Filmmaker Karan Johar recently made a fun comparison between Ananya Panday’s character Bae in the upcoming series Call Me Bae and the iconic Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (K3G). According to Karan Johar, if Rohan and Poo, played by Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor in K3G, had a daughter, she would be just like Bae.

A Modern-Day Fashionista

In Call Me Bae, Ananya Panday takes on the role of Bae, a Gen Z billionaire fashionista who faces a sudden twist in her life when her wealthy family disowns her. Johar describes Bae as a “glorious Gen Z 2.0 derivative” of Poo, saying, “It’s like where Poo ends, Bae takes off.” He explained that while Poo was all about fun and fashion, Bae carries that legacy forward with a fresh, modern twist.

From Riches to Rags

Call Me Bae is a story about Bae’s journey from riches to rags, and how she reinvents herself by becoming a journalist. The show is not just about fashion and fun; it also carries a strong message of empowerment. “There are a lot of meaningful things that happen in the show through this character,” Johar said, adding that the series has a universal appeal that will resonate with audiences both in India and abroad.

Ananya Panday’s Best Work Yet

Karan Johar, who launched Ananya Panday in Student of the Year 2, praised her performance in Call Me Bae, calling it her best work so far. He believes this role will define her in the entertainment world. “You have seen her in a lot of work, and she has been growing from strength to strength. But this is by far her best work,” Johar said.

An Exciting New Series

Call Me Bae is directed by Collin D’Cunha and created by Ishita Moitra. The series also stars Vir Das, Mini Mathur, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, and Vihaan Samat. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital arm of Johar’s Dharma Productions, the series is set to premiere on Prime Video on September 6.

A Fresh Take on Empowerment

While Call Me Bae promises to be entertaining, Johar emphasizes that it also has a deeper message. The show, filled with humour and irony, ultimately delivers a tone of empowerment, beautifully portrayed by Ananya Panday.

Get ready to meet Bae, the modern-day fashionista, and watch her journey of self-discovery in Call Me Bae on Prime Video!