Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan's Hug Steals the Show; Ananya Panday's Reaction Goes Viral | Watch

The premiere of Ananya Panday’s latest show Call Me Bae was nothing short of eventful, but it wasn’t just the on-screen star who grabbed the headlines. The reunion of ex-flames Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan turned all eyes in their direction, especially after the duo shared a warm and lingering hug in front of the paparazzi. However, it was Ananya Panday’s reaction to the embrace that truly set social media abuzz, sparking a wave of comments.

In the images and videos circulating online, Kartik, dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt with a patterned pocket and blue jeans, is seen greeting Sara with a long hug. Sara, who looked stunning in a black corset and matching pants, reciprocated the warmth, all while being fully aware of the cameras flashing around them. The embrace was friendly, yet it left many wondering about the history and chemistry they once shared.

As Kartik and Sara shared their moment, Ananya Panday, who stood nearby, was caught on camera looking somewhat unsure, her expression quickly interpreted as one of awkwardness by netizens. Dressed in a chic, strapless olive-green bodycon dress with her hair left open in soft waves, Ananya’s reaction has since gone viral, with fans and meme-makers alike having a field day. The internet was soon flooded with comments, with one Reddit user jokingly remarking, “Oh God, poor Annie pie! At this point I honestly doubt if Kartik can move on from Sara lol.” Another quipped, “Wait for Ananya to realise that she’s the third wheel.”

The trio’s interactions have rekindled rumours and speculations about their past relationships. Kartik Aaryan, who has often been in the news for his alleged relationships, was reportedly dating Sara Ali Khan during the filming of Love Aaj Kal. Post their breakup, there were rumours of him briefly dating Ananya Panday as well. Though Kartik has mostly kept his love life private, he did hint at the attention his relationships have garnered in a recent interview with Raj Shamani. When asked if he’s learned not to date publicly, Kartik humorously replied, “Main toh privately bhi date nahi kar raha hu. Dara dara ghoom raha hu shayad (I’m not even dating privately. I’ve been very scared lately).”