Ram Gopal Varma has shared a very emotional reaction after watching the Michael Jackson biopic Michael. The film, which stars Jaafar Jackson, took him back to the day he first heard that Michael Jackson had died, and it also reminded him of how deeply Jackson influenced him in his younger years. In his post, RGV said the news felt unreal at first, and even today, he still sees Michael Jackson as a once-in-a-generation artist who changed the way he looked at music, creativity, and life.
Why did RGV feel so emotional after watching Michael?
RGV said Michael Jackson was not just an entertainer for him, but a huge inspiration. He explained that Jackson’s music and style left a strong impact on him during his college days. For him, the pop star opened the door to a new kind of imagination.
What did RGV remember?
The biopic pushed RGV back to June 25, 2009, the day he first heard about Jackson’s death. He said he woke up to television screens flashing the breaking news, and for a few seconds, he thought it must be a nightmare. The same message kept appearing on every channel until he finally accepted that it was true.
How did Michael Jackson influence RGV?
RGV recalled watching Thriller in a small video parlour in Vijayawada during his college days. He said that experience changed the way he thought about music and visuals. According to him, Jackson seemed larger than life and almost beyond normal human limits.
Where did this connection begin?
His connection with Michael Jackson began long before the biopic. It started in Vijayawada, where he first saw Thriller and became fascinated by Jackson’s creativity. That moment stayed with him and shaped his admiration for the pop icon over the years.
When did the shock happen?
The shock came on June 25, 2009, when Jackson’s death was first announced. RGV said he was disturbed because the person he had admired as almost godlike was suddenly revealed to be mortal. He described that feeling as a betrayal of the fantasy he had built around Jackson.
What do we know about film, Michael?
The film Michael is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson, along with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Miles Teller. It was made on a budget of around $155–$200 million and has become a huge global hit. The film has reportedly earned $716 million worldwide and opened with $217.4 million in its first weekend, making it one of the biggest biopic openings in cinema’s history.
