In a time when there was no social media or “Viral” culture, a man… Michael Jacksonhe got a lot of buzz from all over the world and expectations were high as his biopic ‘Michael’ hit the big screens.As ‘Michael’ hits theaters around the world, involving an old memory Hrithik Roshan it’s getting attention again. The actress once had a brief but unforgettable meeting with Michael Jackson. The incident occurred in 2008 during the Kites shooting in Los Angeles.
The day Michael entered
During the shoot, Hrithik was in his make-up room when something unusual happened. He noticed a silent but striking presence entering the space. Then it became one of his most memorable experiences.Recalling the moment, Hrithik shared in an interview Farhan Akhtar on his talk show, “I was in my makeup room when two bodyguards came in, followed by a slim, pale man with long hair. Looking in the mirror, I thought…this must be Michael Jackson…then he came up to me and said, ‘Hi, I’m Michael, nice to meet you.'”
A moment for Hrithik Roshan it took time to sink in
The encounter was brief, but its impact was profound. Hrithik admitted that he didn’t immediately process what happened. It took him a few moments to realize the size of the meeting.Speaking about it later, he said: “He shook my hand. He was gone. “I went back to the stick. Suddenly, after two minutes, I realize what I’m doing. What do I do here if Michael Jackson is in the next room?. It took me a while to absorb the fact. When he hit me…I caught him and we took some pictures and everything. Big fan of her dancing…”The delayed reaction cemented the moment even more. It showed how awesome such encounters can be.
‘Michael’ will hit theaters worldwide
Meanwhile, ‘Michael’ has now opened in theatres. The film is a biographical drama based on the life of Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan.On the opening day in India, Michael got off to a decent start. According to Sacnilk, the movie earned a net collection of 3.8 crores on Day 1. Including 1.7 crore paid previews, the net total in India stands at 5.5 crore. The gross collection reached 6.6 crores.
