HBO’s Game of Thrones was more than just a television series; it was a global cultural phenomenon in itself that took almost a decade in making. Its impact is still very much relevant within the pop culture world. With its intricate political drama plots, powerful characters, and unexpected twists, it captured the imagination and hearts of millions of people around the world. One of its most compelling characters was ‘Jaime Lannister’ aka ‘The Kingslayer’, portrayed by Danish actor, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. His portrayal of the complex knight earned him immense admiration across continents, including India. In a now-viral video, he was seen in a cafe in Bengaluru enjoying a South Indian meal, and fans can’t help but gush over him.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau spotted at Bengaluru’s popular cafe
In a delightful turn of events, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau was spotted at the bustling Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru. The sighting came through an Instagram reel posted by a girl named Shakira. The engineer-turned-content creator was casually filming herself at the cafe when she noticed, a familiar face in the background, and it was none other than the Game of Thrones star himself, quietly enjoying idlis and dosas with two of his companions.
A Wholesome encounter between the content creator, Shakira and Game of Thrones star, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, was captured on camera
Nikolaj could be seen dressed in a simple black T-shirt and wearing a hat in the video, looking relaxed and approachable. In the video, after Shakira spotted him, she approached the actor and requested a selfie. He graciously agreed, smiling for the camera. Shakira captioned the video:
“So I was at @therameshwaramcafe, Bengaluru when I was randomly filming myself and just found @nikolajwilliamcw aka Jaime Lannister from @gameofthrones standing just behind me — it was a star-struck moment.”
Netizens React to Shakira and her encounter with Game of Thrones star, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
The video quickly gained traction online, with fans flooding the comments section in disbelief and delight. It has already garnered over 2.3 million views and over 108k likes. An Instagram user commented under the video, “WHAT?! Jaime Lannister at Rameshwaram Cafe?? My worlds just collided!” Another wrote, “That’s it, I’m going to that cafe every day now.” Several users praised the actor’s down-to-earth nature and simplicity. Many locals expressed pride in their city becoming a hotspot for global celebrities.
Indian fans are excited to see Game of Thrones star, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Though it remains unclear whether Nikolaj is in India for a profesional project or just a relaxing trip, fans are thrilled to see him exploring Indian culture and cuisine. His visit to a local, beloved eatery like Rameshwaram Cafe, one that is known for its authentic South Indian dishes, has made the fans excited and only added to his popularity among his Indian fans.
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