Vicky Kaushal removes shoes, accepts statue of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj at Mumbai airport

Actor Vicky Kaushal was the picture of humility at Mumbai airport on Monday after returning to the city with Ranbir Kapoor, when a fan presented him with a small statue of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Video and photos from the scene, which quickly circulated on social media, show Kaushal removing his shoes before posing for pictures with the fan and the gifted idol — a gesture that won warm praise online.

In the clip, the actor accepts the statuette, politely removes his footwear and crouches down to stand beside the fan while photographers captured the moment. The quiet, respectful act stood out amid the usual bustle of celebrity arrivals and prompted appreciative comments from viewers.

“Genuine sanskar,” one user wrote, while another celebrated the actor’s association with the historical film: “Chhavaa moviiiiiinhiii apnaaa history haiiiii.” A third fan commented, “That’s such a lovely gesture! It’s so refreshing to see someone like Vicky show kindness and humility in such a public space.”

Kaushal portrayed Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the historical drama Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar and featuring Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Diana Penty, Vineet Kumar Singh and Ashutosh Rana. The actor’s performance in the film — and his visible respect for the historical figure — appears to have deepened the connection between his on-screen role and fans’ admiration off-screen.

On the professional front, Vicky Kaushal is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, co-starring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. The airport moment offered a brief but memorable reminder of the actor’s grounded public persona in between high-profile projects.