Vijay Varma and Pooja Gor share a cute moment at 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' press conference; here's why fans are calling him 'genuine'

The series 'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' has been courting controversy since it premiered on August 29, 2024, with Vijay Varma in the lead as Captain Devi Sharan. At a press conference held in Mumbai on Tuesday, Vijay was seen posing for a photocall with his co-star Pooja Gor.

Videos doing the rounds, see the hunk accidentally stepping on Pooja’s saree. When the actress pointed it out, Vijay quickly stepped back, folded his hands in an earnest apology, leading them both to laugh out loud at the minor opps moment.

Shortly after the clip went viral, fans showered love over Vijay for the sweet gesture. One person said, “He is so genuine, while another wrote, “Omg how humble he is "

'IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack' also stars Pankaj Kapur, Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah, Kumud Mishra, and Amrita Puri, among others. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the series is now available for streaming on OTT.

Post the series' release, Vijay penned a heartfelt note of gratitude for his director, Anubhav, and the real Captain Devi Sharan on Instagram, “Thank you, @anubhavsinhaa, sir, for being the best captain of the ship (director) and for giving me the opportunity to play Captain Devi Sharan. Both the captains have called and given me a lot of love for the portrayal.”