‘POV: Became part of a shoot’: Tourist walks into Ananya Panday’s Call Me Bae 2 shoot in Phuket, video viral

A video from Phuket is gaining traction on social media after a tourist unknowingly walked into an ongoing shoot of Ananya Panday’s upcoming series Call Me Bae Season 2.

Harjot Singh Kalra, who was visiting the popular tourist destination, shared the clip on Instagram, capturing the moment he realised he had stepped into an active filming location. The video has since garnered over 1 million views.

Along with the video, Kalra wrote, “POV: Went to Phuket and accidentally became part of a Call Me Bae shoot with Ananya Panday.”

The video, reportedly shot in Old Town Phuket, shows Kalra standing casually as filming takes place around him. At first, the surroundings appear like any other tourist spot, but as the camera pans, it becomes clear that a shoot is underway. Moments later, he realises that the actor in front of him is Ananya Panday.

What makes the clip stand out is its unplanned nature. There is no organised fan interaction or staged encounter — just a passerby gradually understanding that he has stepped into an active film set. This element of surprise appears to have resonated with viewers online.

Social media users described the moment as both “lucky” and relatable, with many pointing out that such unexpected encounters are what make travel experiences memorable.

The viral clip has also added to the growing buzz around the second season of Call Me Bae, which was officially announced by Prime Video in March 2026.

The upcoming season will see Ananya Panday reprise her lead role, alongside new additions such as Shruti Haasan and Vir Das. The storyline is expected to explore a new phase in Bae’s life, including her professional journey and evolving personal dynamics.

Several actors from the first season are also expected to return, including Gurfateh Pirzada, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, Varun Sood and Mini Mathur.

While the makers are yet to announce a release date, the Phuket shoot indicates that production is currently underway.

For fans, the clip offers a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking. For Kalra, however, it has turned into a story that goes beyond a typical vacation — one where a casual walk through a tourist spot led to an unexpected brush with Bollywood.