Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has heaped praise on the much-awaited Michael Jackson biopic, saying the film left him deeply moved, especially after it was revealed that the King of Pop was a devoted fan of silent-era comedy legend Charlie Chaplin.
Rajpal Yadav channels his inner self Michael Jackson On Instagram
On May 2, Rajpal Yadav took to Instagram to share a series of pictures of himself wearing a hat similar to Michael Jackson’s famous style. The ‘Bhooth Bangla’ actor was seen wearing a white T-shirt and top hat, paying homage to the pop icon’s signature aesthetic. His post quickly drew attention to the heartfelt comment written alongside it.
Charlie Chaplin’s relationship that touched Rajpal Yadav’s heart
What resonated most with Rajpal Yadav were the specific details about Michael Jackson’s inspirations. He wrote in his caption: “Jinkipuri duniya deewani thi, aur woh khud Charlie Chaplin ke deewane the, yeh sunkar dil ko bahutthandak lagi (The person the whole world was crazy about was himself a fan of Charlie Chaplin – hearing this brought great comfort to my heart!).”This detail struck a chord with the actor, who has long been associated with physical comedy.The actor also extended his warm congratulations to the makers of the film and Jackson’s family. He added, “Jackson family team aur Puri ko itni sarahniya film ke liye bahut badhaiyan. Michael Jackson waqai ek ajooba the (Congratulations to the Jackson family and the entire team for such a commendable film. Michael Jackson was truly a wonder).”
More about “Michael”
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, Michael stars Jackson’s nephew Jafar Jackson in the lead role, with a supporting cast that includes Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, Nia Long, and Laura Harrier.
The film premiered in Berlin on April 10, 2026, and was released in the United States on April 24, 2026, in IMAX. It charts the late legend’s rise from his early days with the Jackson 5 through landmark world tours that cemented his global stardom.
