When Sridevi confessed her admiration for the King of Pop Michael Jackson

Sridevi was a fan of Michael Jackson

Veteran late actress Sridevi also had a great deal of respect for Michael Jackson, the ‘King of Pop’, in addition to being one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. Sridevi, who is renowned for her unparalleled grace and on-screen persona, frequently took inspiration from world-renowned figures, and one of her biggest influences was Michael Jackson.

Sridevi's affection for Michael Jackson frequently surfaced in discussions and interviews.  In addition to admiring him, she painted portraits of him in her own distinctive style, mimicking his dancing moves.

Actor Jaaved Jaaferi once said that he was reminded of Jackson's own off-stage persona by Sridevi's introverted personality and the intense pressure she faced to perform at her best.

Sridevi had publicly admitted on her appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati that she is very fond of Michael Jackson.

The actress and the dancer shared a common trait, and that was their capacity to change entirely when the spotlight was switched on.

On screen, her passion for dancing was also apparent. Many of her well-known songs combined her distinct Indian cinematic charm with a hint of Michael Jackson's flair—sharp gestures, facial expressions, and rhythmic energy. She was a unique performer because of this combination.

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Sridevi shot 18 songs in a month

Sridevi once recalled on KBC about balancing several movies at once while filming eighteen songs in a single month. The pace was so fast-paced that she frequently recognised movies by their co-stars' wigs rather than their screenplays.

She admitted on the show, “18 songs in one month… aur kuch andaaza nahi hai mereko kaun sa character, kon sa picture, sirf wo hero ke wig ko dekh kr pehchani (18 songs in one month. Oh, I see. And I have no idea which character, which picture. Only by looking at the hero's wig, I came to know. He keeps changing the wig. So, you came to know that this is the second picture. This is the second picture. And this is another picture. Because the wig has changed).”