Kamal Ghorui
When Shah Rukh Khan kissed the dais where Michael Jackson stood during his iconic 1996 India visitMichael Jackson was never just a pop star, he was, and continues to be, an emotion that transcends generations. Even years after his passing, the King of Pop remains etched in the hearts of fans across the world, revered for both his music and his larger-than-life persona.Michael Jackson’s 1996 visit to IndiaHis landmark 1996 visit to India as part of the HIStory World Tour is still remembered as a defining moment in the country’s pop culture history. Jackson arrived in Mumbai on October 30, 1996, to a rousing welcome at Sahar Airport. He performed for over 35,000 fans at the Andheri Sports Complex on November 1, leaving the audience spellbound. During his stay, he also met Bal Thackeray and attended a charity event. At one such gathering, he was honoured with a humanitarian award and delivered a heartfelt speech that remains one of his most memorable public addresses.
Amid renewed interest following the release of the Michael biopic, an old video has resurfaced online, bringing back a lesser-known yet striking moment involving Shah Rukh Khan. The clip captures SRK being invited on stage shortly after Jackson had finished speaking and stepped away.Shah Rukh Khan kisses podium where MJ stoodFollowing the release of ‘Michael’, a clip of SRK is going viral on social media, where the king of bollywood is seen in a complete fan boy moment. During the award function, where MJ was honoured with Humanitarian award, he gave one of the most longest speech. Soon after the legend left the stage , SRK was called upon and in a spontaneous and endearing display of admiration, Shah Rukh paused, pointed to the exact spot where Jackson had just stood, and kissed the dais. The gesture, filled with fanboy sincerity, perfectly captured the reverence even global superstars like SRK had for the King of Pop. He said jovially, ” Wait second, let me kiss this dais where Michael was standing, Marvellous.”Moreover the moment also found a place in a tribute video produced by Shah Rukh’s banner, titled Make It Large A Tribute to Michael Jackson, released on the singer’s 51st birth anniversary. In the video, Shah Rukh reflects on Jackson’s legacy, saying, “We’ve lost a part of our history. Some of us have lost a part of our growing up. Some people teach by their words; others, by their lives. Thanks for being with us forever.”Michael Jackson’s biopic is released on April 24, 2026The recently released Michael is a sweeping autobiographical drama that charts the life and meteoric rise of Michael Jackson, tracing his journey from his early days. Helmed by Antoine Fuqua, the film features Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, playing the lead role, marking his acting debut. Opening to a thunderous response at the box office, the film reportedly crossed the Rs 25 crore gross mark on Day 5 at the box office, according to a report on Sacnilk. It collected Rs 2.40 crore net on Tuesday across 2,783 shows, and went on to register a 6.7% growth from Monday’s collections of Rs 2.25 crore.
