when Shah Rukh Khan During his iconic visit to India in 1996 he kissed the threshold where Michael Jackson was standingMichael Jackson was never just a pop star, he was and continues to be an emotion that transcends generations. Even years after his death, the King of Pop remains engraved in the hearts of fans around the world, respected for his music and his great personality.Michael Jackson’s visit to India in 1996His landmark visit to India as part of the HIStory World Tour in 1996 is still remembered as a defining moment in the country’s pop culture history. Jackson arrived in Mumbai on October 30, 1996, being welcomed at Sahar Airport. He performed for over 35,000 fans at the Andheri Sports Complex on November 1, leaving the audience enthralled. During his stay, he also met Bal Thackeray and attended a charity function. At one such gathering, he was awarded a humanitarian award and delivered a heartfelt speech that remains one of his most memorable public speeches.With renewed interest following the release of the Michael biopic, an old video has surfaced online, bringing back a little-known but striking moment involving Shah Rukh Khan. The clip captures SRK being invited on stage shortly after Jackson finishes speaking and leaves.Shah Rukh Khan kisses her on the podium where MJ wasAfter the release of ‘Michael’, a clip of SRK is going viral on social media where the king of Bollywood is seen in a complete fan boy moment. At the award ceremony, where he was awarded the MJ Humanitarian Award, he gave one of the longest speeches. Shortly after the legend left the stage, SRK was called over and in a spontaneous and endearing display of admiration, Shah Rukh paused, pointed to the exact spot where Jackson stood and kissed him. The gesture filled with fanboy sincerity perfectly captured the reverence global superstars like SRK had for the King of Pop. She said cheerfully, “Wait a second, let me kiss where Michael was standing, Wonderful.”The moment also found a place in a tribute video produced by Shah Rukh’s banner, titled. Make It Large tribute to Michael Jacksonreleased on the 51st anniversary of the singer’s birth. In the video, Shah Rukh reflects on Jackson’s legacy, saying: “We have lost a part of our history. Some of us have lost a part of our growth. Some teach with their own words; others, for their lives. Thank you for being with us forever.”The Michael Jackson biopic was released on April 24, 2026The newly released Michael is a sweeping autobiographical drama that chronicles the life and meteoric rise of Michael Jackson, tracing his journey from his early days. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film stars Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, in the title role, marking his acting debut. Opening to overwhelming response at the box office, the film reportedly crossed 25 million euros gross at the box office in 5 days, according to a Sacnilk report. It collected 2.40 crore nett from 2,783 shows on Tuesday, showing a growth of 6.7% from Monday’s collection of 2.25 crore.
