When Shah Rukh Khan kissed the podium where Michael Jackson was standing during his famous visit to India in 1996Michael Jackson was never just a pop star, he was and remains a passion that transcends generations.
Even years after his death, the King of Pop remains etched in the hearts of fans around the world, highly respected for his music and larger-than-life personality.Michael Jackson’s visit to India in 1996His historic visit to India in 1996 as part of the HIStory World Tour is still remembered as a defining moment in the country’s popular culture history. Jackson arrived in Mumbai on October 30, 1996 to a warm welcome at Sahar Airport.
He performed to over 35,000 fans at Andheri Sports Complex on November 1, leaving the audience spellbound. During his stay he also met Bal Thackeray and attended a charity event. At one of these gatherings, he was honored with a humanitarian award and gave a heartfelt speech that remains one of his most memorable public addresses.
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Amid renewed interest following the release of Michael’s biopic, an old video has resurfaced online, bringing back a lesser-known but eye-catching moment involving Shah Rukh Khan.
The clip shows Shah Rukh being invited on stage shortly after Jackson finished his speech and walked away.SRK kisses the podium where MJ stoodAfter the release of ‘Michael’, a clip of Shah Rukh Khan went viral on social media, where the King of Bollywood was seen in a complete fanboy moment. During the awards ceremony, where MJ was honored with the Humanitarian Award, he gave one of the longest speeches. Soon after the legend left the stage, Shah Rukh Khan was summoned and in a spontaneous and endearing display of admiration, Shah Rukh Khan stopped, pointed to the exact spot where Jackson had just stood, and accepted the stage.
This gesture, filled with the sincerity of fans, perfectly captured the respect that even international stars like Shah Rukh Khan have for the King of Pop. He said cheerfully: “Wait a second, let me kiss this podium where Michael was standing, how wonderful.”Moreover, this moment also found a place in a tribute video produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s banner titled Make it a big tribute to Michael Jacksonreleased on the 51st anniversary of the singer’s birth. In the video, Shah Rukh Khan reflects on Jackson’s legacy, saying: “We have lost a part of our history. Some of us have lost a part of our upbringing. Some people teach with their words; others with their lives. Thank you for being with us forever.”Michael Jackson’s autobiography will be released on April 24, 2026The recently released Michael is a comprehensive biographical drama that charts the life and meteoric rise of Michael Jackson, tracing his journey from his early days. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, and stars Jafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, in the lead role, marking his acting debut. Opening to thunderous response at the box office, the film has reportedly crossed the Rs 25 crore gross mark on its fifth day at the box office, according to a report on Sacnilk.
It collected a net Rs 2.40 lakh crore on Tuesday across 2,783 shows, and continued to register a 6.7% growth over Monday’s collections of Rs 2.25 lakh crore.
