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'There Will Never Be Another Michael Jackson': Anupam Kher Says Critics 'Judge Moments, Not Journeys' Amid Negative Reviews For Michael
24htopnews | April 26, 2026 5:09 PM CST

Anupam Kher praised the Michael Jackson biopic Michael, calling it 'phenomenal' and deeply moving. He said the film goes beyond music, adding that Jaafar Jackson's performance is 'unbelievably amazing,' while noting critics often miss the journey behind an artist’s life.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has praised Michael, the biopic based on the life of Michael Jackson, who passed away on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 50. In the film, the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson plays his late uncle and has been widely appreciated for his strikingly accurate portrayal and on-screen presence.

Anupam Kher Reviews Michael

Kher shared his reaction after watching the film, saying he found himself whistling during the screening while the entire theatre was seen dancing. Addressing the negative criticism around the biopic, Kher suggested that such reactions often miss the larger picture of the artist’s journey.

Taking to his social media on Sunday (April 26), Kher wrote, "Phenomenal. Inspiring. Deeply moving. I must confess, I don’t understand English music as much as I understand emotions. But with Michael Jackson, language was never a barrier. Just like Charlie Chaplin, he spoke directly to the heart. And the heart understands everything."


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