'I almost fainted': Amitabh Bachchan Recalls Meeting Michael Jackson

Amitabh Bachchan is considered one of the biggest stars of Bollywood, and has been the host of the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) ever since its first season. Recently, he hosted Padma Shree awardees Dr Abhay and Dr Rani Bang on KBC 16. In the episode, Amitabh Bachchan recalled about the time he met Pop Music sensation Michael Jackson.

Bachchan recalled almost fainting when Michael Jackson knocked at his hotel door in New York. He said, “I was staying at a hotel in New York when, one day, I heard a knock at my door. When I opened it, I was stunned to see Michael Jackson standing outside. I almost fainted but managed to keep my composure. I greeted him, and he inquired if this was my room. When I confirmed it, he realized he had mistakenly come to the wrong room.”

He further added, “Later, when he went to his own room, he sent someone to connect with the person whose room he had accidentally entered. Eventually, we had the chance to sit down and talk. Despite his enormous fame, he was incredibly humble. That’s how we first met.”

He also talked about another encounter he had with the pop sensation, “On another occasion, Michael Jackson had a show in America, and it was a struggle to get from New York to the venue. When we arrived at the hotel, we were told there were no rooms available. We requested them, but they said that all 350 rooms were booked for Michael Jackson and his team. After multiple efforts, we managed to get seats at the back of the stadium, and we were able to watch his performance. He was an extraordinary artist; his singing and dancing were phenomenal. The energy in the arena was electrifying, with thunderous applause and a truly magical atmosphere.”

This conversation took place after Bachchan asked Rani about her favourite singer, who she said was Michael Jackson. This episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 will air on September 16.