Farah Khan Posts Photo with Michael Jackson, Endorses Jaafar for Biopic
Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan posted a nostalgic picture with the late Michael Jackson on Instagram and criticized film critics as 'morons' for unfavorable reviews of the biopic Michael. She urged viewers to watch the film and called for an Oscar for lead actor Jaafar Jackson.
Illustration: Substrate (Quartr-Edge style, Grok)Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan shared a nostalgic picture with the late pop icon Michael Jackson on Instagram and reviewed his biopic, slamming film critics by calling them morons over unfavorable reviews. Farah Khan backed Michael lead actor Jaafar Jackson for an Oscar in her social media post. She wrote on Instagram, 'Point to be noted..
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Critics r morons in every country! Go Watch MICHAEL!! queen of choreography meeting the king of pop Farhan mam tell me your most fav album of micheal jackson ?? ' Jaafar Jackson plays the titular role in the film Michael.
Miles Teller plays attorney John Branca in the film Michael. Colman Domingo plays patriarch Joe Jackson in the film Michael. Kat Graham plays Diana Ross in the film Michael. Nia Long plays Katherine Jackson in the film Michael.
Laura Harrier joins the ensemble cast of the film Michael. Juliano Krue Valdi portrays a young Michael in the film Michael. The film Michael is co-produced by Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain.
The film Michael is directed by Antoine Fuqua. The screenplay for the film Michael was written by John Logan. John Logan is known for writing films such as Gladiator and Rango. In the first reviews, Jaafar Jackson's performance and musical sequences in the film Michael were appreciated.
The film Michael traces Michael Jackson’s evolution from a prodigiously talented child leading the Jackson 5 to becoming a solo superstar. The film Michael theatrically released on April 24, 2026. The article was updated on April 26, 2026 at 11:38 IST.
The article was published on April 26, 2026 at 08:56 IST.
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5 events- 2026-04-26 11:38 IST
The article was updated.
1 sourceIndia Today Entertainment Desk - 2026-04-26 08:56 IST
The article was published.
1 sourceAnurag Bohra - 2026-04-24
The film Michael theatrically released.
1 sourceIndia Today Entertainment Desk - Unspecified recent date
Farah Khan shared a nostalgic picture with Michael Jackson on Instagram and reviewed the biopic.
1 sourceIndia Today Entertainment Desk - Unspecified recent date
Farah Khan slammed film critics and backed Jaafar Jackson for an Oscar.
1 sourceIndia Today Entertainment Desk
Potential Impact
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Heightened discussion on social media about the biopic's reviews and Jaafar Jackson's performance.
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Potential increase in viewership for the film Michael due to Farah Khan's endorsement.
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Amplified visibility for Farah Khan's opinions among Bollywood and Hollywood audiences.
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Possible influence on Oscar considerations for Jaafar Jackson in the following year.
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