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Russian journalist extols 'handsome and smart' Imran Khan after TV interview

By Web Desk
April 18, 2018

Russian journalist Sophie Shevardnadze is 'shocked and surprised' by her popularity among Pakistanis after her interview with former cricket hero and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan.

Thousands of Pakistanis have followed the the TV journalist associated with the RT International Television network following the interview.

The female TV anchor shared a video clipping with a funny caption in which Imran and Sophie are seen running their hands through their hair simultaneously as she tells Khan they are ready to go on air "

"Well, I and @ImranKhanPTI , at least we have synchronicity on hair matters :D but seriously though, enjoy the interview with this persuasive and charismatic man," she wrote with the video.

In another tweet, she praised PTI chairman as "oh-so-handsome and just as smart".

"The oh-so-handsome and just as smart @ImranKhanPTI talks to me today - on #Afghanistan, #Pakistan and whether it's fair to blame the Afghan War failure on #Taliban who hide out in the Tribal Areas," she said.

Seeing the overwhelming response to her interview, Sophie posted a video of herself, thanking Pakistanis for following her.

Oh, My God, I am so shocked and so surprised. It looks like I woke up famous in Pakistan. Guys, Thank you so match for following me. I really appreciate it.. And Go Imran".