Kamal Ghorui
The recently releasedHollywood film ‘Michael’ brings the singer’s journey to the big screen. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film traces his life story and it covers MJ’s early days with the Jackson 5 and his rise to global fame.As ‘Michael’ is doing well in box office, Jaaved Jaaferi recently looked back at a memorable moment from 1996. He spoke about Michael Jackson’s iconic visit to India. The actor shared his experience during a special screening event.He revealed in a recent interview that he attended the concert despite personal circumstances. His wife was seven months pregnant at the time. Yet, they chose to be part of the historic event.
Jaaved Jaaferi’s personal memory from the concert
Speaking to IANS, Jaaved Jaaferi shared a vivid memory from the show. He recalled how important the moment was for them.“My wife was 7 months pregnant. She really wanted to see the show, so I took her. She was expecting my son, Meezaan. I remember we were in the front row.”Jaaved Jaaferi also spoke about the singer’s unmatched stage presence. He described him as a once-in-a-lifetime performer.“There has been no performer like him. Till now, he is the greatest live performer in history. We are all his fans,” he added.
Anupam Kher shares his experience
Veteran actor Anupam Kher also revisited his meeting with the legend. He shared an emotional note on social media.“Dearest Michael Jackson, This photograph is not just a memory… it is a feeling frozen in time. I still remember the moment I shook your hand in Mumbai. For that brief second, the fanboy in me took over completely.”He further described the moment in powerful words, “like touching a piece of magic. You were not just an artist. You were an experience.” “A phenomenon that the world may never witness again”, he added.
‘Michael’ biopic and box office growth
Jaafar Jackson plays the lead role in ‘Michael’. Juliano Krue Valdi appears as the younger version. The film also features Nia Long, KeiLyn Durrel Jones, Laura Harrier, Jessica Sula, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo in key roles.At the box office, the film has shown strong growth in India. It collected Rs 5.00 crore net on Day 2. This marks a 38.9 percent increase from Day 1 earnings of Rs 3.60 crore as reported by Sacnilk.The film was screened across 3,190 shows on its second day. This indicates a wide release. With this performance, the total India gross has crossed Rs 12 crore.
