Was Ananya Panday’s on-screen husband Vihaan Samat gay in Call Me Bae? The Royals actor addresses rumors

Vihaan Samat is causing quite a stir in the streaming world with ventures such as “Call Me Bae”, “CTRL”, and most recently “The Royals”. In the comedy-drama series “Call Me Bae”, he portrayed the husband of Ananya Panday’s character. Lately, the actor has spoken up about speculation surrounding his character being gay.

During a conversation with Mid-Day, Vihaan Samat addressed the fan speculations suggesting his character had feelings for Ananya Panday’s onscreen brother in “Call Me Bae”. He expressed that he didn’t comprehend these theories and found them amusing since they were unexpected. He added that the cast, including himself, found these assumptions a bit puzzling but also thought they were entertaining. Essentially, he acknowledged that whatever generated interest among viewers, was probably the case.

Instead, Vihaan remarked, “On the other hand, I believe Agastya is quite straightforward. I imagine he expresses his masculinity in numerous ways, perhaps even humorously.

In the final episode of “Call Me Bae,” Agastya, played by Vihaan’s character, makes a dramatic return to win back the heart of his love. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see where their story goes in the upcoming second season. The talented cast of this show includes Gurfateh Pirzada, Vir Das, Varun Sood, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra, and Mini Mathur. You can catch up on all the excitement from the first season on Amazon Prime Video.

In the newly premiered series The Royals, Vihaan Samat plays the role of Rajkumar Digvijay Singh, also known as Diggy. Grateful for the audience’s appreciation, he expressed his gratitude on Instagram, saying: “I appreciate your warm comments and reviews for Rajkumar Digvijay Singh. From being cast to you watching it has been a long journey, and I’m glad that Diggy could bring some positivity in your lives during these challenging times.

On May 9, 2025, The Royals made its debut on Netflix. Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar take on the main roles. A notable ensemble including Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday, Kavya Trehan, Sumukhi Suresh, Udit Arora, Lisa Mishra, and Luke Kenny are also part of the show’s cast.

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2025-05-21 14:07