In a delightful moment that captured the internet’s attention, filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma were seen touching the feet of veteran actor Manoj Bajpayee at the premiere of the film ‘Jugnuma’ in Mumbai. The heartwarming gesture, captured in a viral video, has now been explained by Anurag Kashyap himself.
In a recent interview with News18, Anurag elaborated on the incident, revealing that the impromptu act happened when he, Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Varma, and Viineet Kumar Singh unexpectedly met after a significant period. “He’s unstoppable. He just goes on and on with his films,” Anurag said, referring to Manoj Bajpayee’s prolific career, highlighting his recent releases like ‘Inspector Zende’ and ‘Jugnuma’.
Kashyap praised Bajpayee’s enduring energy and fitness, humorously stating, “He’s older but ten times fitter than me. He’s like another Anil Kapoor.” This admiration, he explained, was the reason behind their collective gesture of touching Bajpayee’s feet, calling him a “legend”.
The video itself shows a playful moment where, after greeting Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat initiates the foot-touching gesture, followed by Anurag Kashyap and Vijay Varma. Bajpayee’s reaction, a mix of laughter and trying to playfully extricate himself, added to the charm of the scene, which was widely appreciated by netizens.
Anurag Kashyap’s directorial ventures continue to make waves, with his recent film ‘Nishaanchi’ receiving critical acclaim. His upcoming project, ‘Bandar,’ starring Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. As an actor, Kashyap is also gearing up for ‘Dacoit: A Love Story,’ set to release this December.