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RGV Hates Michael Jackson for Proving He Was Human
22 May
Summary
- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma deeply admired Michael Jackson's artistry.
- Varma's connection began with watching 'Thriller' in 1984.
- He expressed heartbreak over Jackson's death in 2009.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has recounted the significant impact Michael Jackson had on his artistic life. Varma’s profound connection with the pop icon began in 1984 when he watched Jackson’s "Thriller" music video in Vijayawada, an experience that reshaped his understanding of performance and visual storytelling.
Varma detailed his shock on June 25, 2009, upon learning of Jackson's death, an event that shattered the larger-than-life image he had held for decades. He expressed a unique form of "hate" for Jackson, not for his actions, but for proving his own humanity by dying.
The filmmaker acknowledged the controversies surrounding Jackson but stated they did not diminish his admiration. For Varma, Jackson’s artistic gifts to his senses and soul far outweighed any scandals or tabloid reports. He continues to cherish Jackson’s memory, imagining him 'moonwalking across galaxies.'
