Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher recently looked back at a special memory from 1996 when he met the legendary pop icon Michael Jackson during his visit to Mumbai. Sharing the moment on Instagram, Anupam posted a photograph where he is seen shaking hands with the global star.
Along with the image, he wrote an emotional note describing how meaningful that brief interaction was for him. He said, “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.”
Anupam described the experience as something beyond ordinary, calling it surreal and almost unbelievable. He added, “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 went on to praise Jackson’s lasting impact on people across the world. According to him, the singer’s talent, innocence, and creativity made him truly special. He expressed deep admiration by saying, “There will truly be nobody like you for the next thousand years. Nobody. We are blessed… deeply blessed… that you walked this earth and touched millions of lives with your art, your innocence, and your genius. You were, and will always remain, the eighth wonder of the world.”
Anupam also shared his thoughts on how some people still criticize the late artist. He said, “And yes… somewhere it pains me that even today, there are people who choose to carry poison instead of celebrating purity. But greatness like yours rises far above noise and negativity. You were God’s gift to mankind. Wherever you are…may you be dancing, creating, and smiling. Jai Ho!”
This post comes on the day of the release of the biographical film Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life, from his early days with the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to his famous Bad tour in the 1980s.