Jaaved Jaaferi recounted meeting Michael Jackson at a NYC event honoring MJ by an Indian society, where Jaaferi asked for a hug, which MJ granted.

Actor and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi, known for introducing break dance to India, recently recounted a memorable meeting with pop icon Michael Jackson (MJ) in New York. Jaaferi, who appeared on a special episode of the celebrity dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', shared that he was hosting an award function in New York where MJ was honored by an Indian society. As MJ was leaving, Jaaferi asked for a hug, which MJ gladly obliged. Jaaferi described this moment as "very special."

February 11, 2024
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