Vijay Varma, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anurag Kashyap touch Manoj Bajpayee’s feet at Jugnuma premiere, watch fun video

Vijay Varma, Jaideep Ahlawat, Anurag Kashyap touch Manoj Bajpayee’s feet at Jugnuma premiere, watch fun video

Manoj Bajpayee had an unexpected and slightly embarrassing moment at the premiere of Jugnuma on Tuesday night (September 10). The noted actor, who has long been admired for his craft and versatility, was greeted in an unusual way by some of the industry’s finest names.

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When Manoj walked onto the red carpet to pose for photographs, Vijay Varma, Jaideep Ahlawat, and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap approached him. In a playful and respectful gesture, all three bent down and touched his feet. The sudden act left Manoj looking both amused and perplexed, as cameras quickly captured the moment.

Adding to the lighthearted chaos, The Family Man director Raj Nidimoru also joined in, bowing down for blessings. The video from the event is now making the rounds on social media, sparking a wave of reactions from fans who couldn’t get enough of the unusual scene.

For context, Manoj Bajpayee and Anurag Kashyap share a long creative history. Kashyap wrote the script for Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya (1998), which gave Manoj his iconic role as Bhiku Mhatre. They went on to collaborate on multiple projects including Gangs of Wasseypur and Aligarh. Over the years, actors like Vijay Varma, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Viineet Kumar Singh have repeatedly credited Manoj as an inspiration.

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Fans online have been celebrating the video as a rare reminder of genuine respect within the industry. One user commented, “All great actors … we need to promote them … n only watch their movies.” Another called it a meeting of “desi raw n full with talent,” while a third described them as “true talents … grown with the dust and sweat, spreading happiness.”

On the work front, Manoj was last seen in Inspector Zende, co-starring Girija Oak Godbole. The Netflix thriller, directed by Chinmay Mandlekar, premiered on September 5, 2025. With Jugnuma adding to the buzz, the actor continues to enjoy a career that blends critical acclaim with strong fan affection.