Anupam Kher Recalls His Meeting With Michael Jackson

MUMBAI (ANI) – Veteran actor Anupam Kher on September 1 recalled meeting n singer-songwriter Michael Jackson and also shared a throwback picture with him.

Along with the post, he penned a lengthy note to share how he was over the moon at the mere thought of meeting one of the greatest performers.

The note read, “Story Of This Pic: In 1996 the great #MichaelJackson performed in Mumbai. It was magical. Next evening around 25 chosen guests were invited to have an exclusive half an hour interaction with the #KingOfPop at Hotel Oberoi terrace gardens. 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. 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.”

He added, “I thought this is a historical moment in my life. I can’t just stand there. I must at least shake his hands if not hug him. So I 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. 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 got created. For ME! All the other guests just stood there. FROZEN!!”

Jackson is considered one of the most significant artists in the world’s history. He died at the age of 50 at his home in Los Angeles, after suffering from cardiac arrest caused by a fatal combination of drugs given by his personal doctor, who was later arrested for the murder case.