Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav has heaped praise on the much-anticipated Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’, saying the film left him deeply moved, particularly by its revelation that the King of Pop was a devoted fan of silent-era comedy legend Charlie Chaplin.
Rajpal Yadav channels his inner Michael Jackson on Instagram
On May 2, Rajpal Yadav took to Instagram to share a series of pictures of himself wearing a hat similar to Michael Jackson‘s iconic style. The ‘Bhooth Bangla’ actor was seen in a white shirt and top hat, paying tribute to the pop icon’s signature aesthetic. His post quickly drew attention for the heartfelt caption he penned alongside it.
The Charlie Chaplin connection that touched Rajpal Yadav’s heart
What resonated most with Rajpal Yadav was a specific detail about Michael Jackson’s own inspirations. In his caption, he wrote: “Jinki puri duniya deewani thi, aur woh khud Charlie Chaplin ke deewane the, yeh sunkar dil ko bahut thandak lagi (The one whom the entire world was crazy about was himself a fan of Charlie Chaplin – hearing this brought great comfort to my heart!)”The detail struck a chord with the actor, who has long been associated with physical comedy himself.The actor also extended warm congratulations to the makers and the Jackson family. He added, “Jackson family aur puri team ko itni sarahniya film ke liye bahut badhaiyan. Michael Jackson waqai ek ajooba the (Congratulations to the Jackson family and the entire team for such a commendable film. Michael Jackson truly was a wonder).”
More about ‘Michael’
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, ‘Michael’ stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, with a supporting cast that includes Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, Nia Long, and Laura Harrier.The film premiered in Berlin on April 10, 2026, and was released in the United States on April 24, 2026, in IMAX. It depicts the late legend’s rise from his early days with the ‘Jackson 5’ through landmark world tours that cemented his global superstardom.
