This Friday marks the release of Michael, a film based on the life and career of the iconic singer, nicknamed 'The King of Pop'. Director Antoine Fuqua's film stars Michael's own nephew Jaafar Jackson in the titular role. On the occasion, actor Anupam Kher shared a throwback picture featuring him with Michael Jackson and reminisced about his past meeting with him.

He wrote, "Dearest Michael Jackson, This photograph is not just a memory… it is a feeling frozen in time. I still remember the moment I shook your hand. For that brief second, the fanboy in me took over completely. It was surreal… almost unbelievable… like touching a piece of magic."

The actor also talked about the global impact of Michael Jackson and explained what made him the phenomenon that he was, is and will always be.

"You were not just an artist. You were an experience. A phenomenon that the world may never witness again. There will truly be nobody like you for the next thousand years. Nobody. We are blessed… deeply blessed… that you walked this earth and touched millions of lives with your art, your innocence, and your genius. You were, and will always remain, the eighth wonder of the world," Anupam Kher wrote.

The legendary singer also courted controversy, facing flak for his behaviour and life choices, among other things. Seemingly alluding to the criticism, Anupam wrote that Michael soared above and beyond all such negativity and made his mark on the world stage. Signing off his thoughts, the actor wrote, "And yes… somewhere it pains me that even today, there are people who choose to carry poison instead of celebrating purity. But greatness like yours rises far above noise and negativity. You were God’s gift to mankind. Wherever you are… may you be dancing, creating, and smiling. Jai Ho!"