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 acnhor 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 synchronisity 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 surpirised. It looks like I woke up famous in Pakistan. Guys, Thank you so match for following me. I really appreciate it.. And Go Imran".