Anupam Kher shares a picture shaking hands with Michael Jackson from the 1996 concert.
Michael Jackson also known as ‘King of Pop’ came to India to perform in 1996. He made a memorable appearance in Mumbai as a part of his History World Tour. Recalling it, Anupam Kher shared a photo with him and penned a long note.
On Friday, Anupam Kher took to his Instagram and shared a picture shaking hands with Michael Jackson. The actor shared a nostalgic photo from the 1996 concert and wrote, “Story Of This Pic: In 1996 the great #MichaelJackson performed in Mumbai. It was magical. The next evening around 25 chosen guests were invited to have an exclusive half-hour interaction with the
#KingOfPop at Hotel Oberoi terrace gardens.”
He added, “I was over the moon at the mere thought of meeting one of the greatest performers of our times at such close quarters. I
was there one hour before the scheduled meeting. So were the other 24 important people of Mumbai! There was a small platform erected as a kind of temporary stage. We were waiting- breathlessly.”
Anupam Kher recalled how he broke the barricades to meet Michael Jackson and wrote, “He finally arrived surrounded
by his personal bodyguards. Tall & Tough! We were silent and in pure awe. Separated from him by a makeshift barricade. He was smiling and we were staring. I thought this was a historical moment in my life. I can’t just stand there. I must at least shake his hands if not hug him. Sol broke the barricade. Jumped on the tiny stage. Realising that I had invaded the stage unannounced and not knowing who I was Michael’s bodyguards were about to pounce on me and throw me away.”
He concluded, “Seeing what could have happened, the show’s promoter #BharatBhaiShah in complete panic screamed loudly, “Don’t!!! He is the BIGGEST SUPERHERO OF THE COUNTRY!” Bodyguards stopped! #MJ held my hand softly. Acknowledged me respectfully. At exactly that moment somebody clicked the pic. And history was created. For ME! All the other guests just stood there. FROZEN!!.”
Anupam Kher was seen wearing a sleek black suit and shaking hands with the legendary artist, Michael Jackson, who donned his signature red jacket.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Anupam Kher will be next seen in the movie Emergency. Helmed by Kangana Ranaut, the actress will be seen playing the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The biographical movie also stars Satish Kaushik, Milind Soman, and others in key roles.
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