With Michael’s appearance in theatres, an old story related to Amitabh Bachchan has resurfaced. The Bollywood star had an unexpected meeting with Michael Jackson. The accident occurred in New York and remains one of his most memorable experiences.
The hit left Big B stunned
In 2024, Amitabh Bachchan spoke about the incident that happened at Kaun Banega Crorepati 16. He was interacting with Padma Shri awardees Dr. Abhay and Dr. Rani Pang. During the conversation, Rani mentioned Michael Jackson as her favorite singer.I also asked Amitabh about his meeting with the icon. Recalling that moment, he said: “I was staying in a hotel in New York when one day I heard a knock on my door. When I opened it, I was startled to see Michael Jackson standing outside.
I almost fainted but managed to maintain my composure. I greeted him and he inquired if this was my room. When he confirmed this, he realized that he had accidentally come to the wrong room. Later, when he went to his own room, he sent someone to communicate with the person who accidentally entered his room.
Finally, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk. Despite his enormous fame, he was incredibly humble. That’s how we first met.”
The confrontation that affected Big B
The encounter may have been short, but it deeply affected Amitabh Bachchan. He admitted that he was almost overwhelmed by the situation. However, he managed to maintain his composure during the interaction.Amitabh also referred to another case involving Michael Jackson. He talked about attending one of the singer’s live performances in the United States.He said: “On another occasion, Michael Jackson held a show in America, and getting from New York to the concert venue was difficult. When we arrived at the hotel, we were told that there were no rooms available. We asked them, but they said that all 350 rooms were reserved for Michael Jackson and his team. After many efforts, we managed to get seats at the back of the stadium and were able to watch his performance. He was an extraordinary artist, and his singing and dancing were exceptional.”
The energy in the arena was electric, with thunderous applause and a truly magical atmosphere.
Michael repeats the story
Meanwhile, Michael has now been released in theaters. The film is an American biographical drama produced in 2026. It is directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by
John Logan
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When Amitabh Bachchan tried to imitate Michael Jackson