'Moved me more than I expected': Fardeen Khan takes his children to watch Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'

Fardeen Khan had more than just a movie night when he took his children to watch the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'. The actor shared a heartfelt post on Instagram describing how the experience moved him deeply and how the King of Pop won over a whole new generation at home.

Fardeen Khan pens a long note about experiencing 'Michael' in theatres with his kids

Fardeen Khan shared two pictures on Instagram featuring his daughter Diani and son Azarius posing at the theatre with the 'Michael' poster in the backdrop. Along with the images, he wrote, "A few days ago, I took my children to watch the film MICHAEL. I really wanted them to experience what it felt like to watch someone who, for me, was the greatest showman ever. Not just the music or the dancing, but the sheer magic he carried."

Fardeen Khan talks about watching the person behind the legend through the movie

In the same caption, the actor added what he loved most was seeing his children slowly discover the human side of Jackson. He wrote, "The vulnerability, the loneliness, the pressure, the discipline, the sensitivity… all the very human things that existed alongside the genius. Somehow it made his greatness feel even bigger."

Fardeen also used the moment to reflect on the irreplaceable magic of the theatrical experience. He wrote, "And it also reminded me why I still love going to the cinema. Sitting in a dark theatre with a room full of strangers, all reacting and feeling the same thing together, is still such a beautiful experience. Especially today, when so much is watched alone on phones or in pieces between distractions. The cinema still has a kind of magic to it that can't really be replaced."

Fardeen Khan hails the Michael Jackson biopic

Fardeen described how biopics like Michael go beyond entertainment. He added, "They preserve moments, energy, emotion, music, and memory for people who were never there to experience it in real time. Watching my children come home singing his songs, trying the moves, laughing, dancing, and completely pulled into his world honestly moved me more than I expected it would."

He concluded with, "Because real greatness somehow survives everything — time, trends, technology, generations." He added that very few artists leave that kind of mark, and that "Michael Jackson did. And through his music, his artistry, and his spirit, he continues to bring joy and wonder to people all over the world."

More about 'Michael'

'Michael' is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop. The film traces Michael Jackson's journey from his early days with the 'Jackson 5' in the 1960s through to the Bad tour in the late 1980s. The cast also includes Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Mike Myers, and Laura Harrier, among others.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”