As Michael arrives at the theaters, involving an old story Amitabh Bachchan has surfaced. The Bollywood star once had an unexpected encounter Michael Jackson. The event took place in New York and remains one of his most memorable experiences.
Big B was stunned by the blow
In 2024, Amitabh Bachchan talked about what happened in Kaun Banega Crorepati 16. He was interacting with Padma Shri awardees Dr. Abhay and Rani Bang. During the interview, Rani mentioned Michael Jackson as her favorite singer.He also asked Amitabh about his meeting with the icon. Recalling the moment, he said: “While I was staying in a hotel in New York, one day, I heard a knock on my door. When I opened it, I was shocked to see Michael Jackson standing outside. I almost fainted but managed to keep my composure. I greeted him, and he asked me if this was my room. When I confirmed, he realized that he had come to the wrong room by mistake. Later, when he went to his room, he sent someone to contact the person who accidentally entered the room. Finally, we had a chance to sit down and talk. Despite his great fame, he was incredibly humble. That’s how we met for the first time.”
Big B caused the encounter
The encounter may have been brief, but it had a profound impact on Amitabh Bachchan. He admitted that the situation almost overwhelmed him. However, he managed to remain calm throughout the interaction.Amitabh also recalled another case involving Michael Jackson. The singer talked about attending a live performance in the United States.He said: “On another occasion, Michael Jackson had a show in America, and it was difficult to get to the hall from New York. When we arrived at the hotel, we were told that there were no rooms available. We asked, but they said that all 350 rooms were reserved for Michael Jackson and his band. After a lot of effort, we managed to get seats at the back of the stadium; the dancing was amazing. The energy in the arena was electrifying, with thunderous applause and a truly magical atmosphere.”
‘Michael’ brings the story
Meanwhile, Michael has opened in theaters. The film is a 2026 American biographical drama. This directs it Antoine Fuqua and written John Logan.
