Bollywood remembers Michael Jackson

Majority of them have been known for their dance moves. And most of them have been inspired by the ‘King of Pop’. Generation X remembers Michael Jackson as he takes a journey to the heavenly abode. Hurman Baweja - I can’t believe he is no more. It’s too much of a shock. I was looking forward to seeing him on stage in London in August. For me he will always be alive. I have seen him live on stage before, I hear him practically everyday either in my car or on my iPod. He is my dancing Guru whom I have watched and learnt from. He is a genius. Here is to a Legend. May his soul rest in peace! He will be missed! Tusshar Kapoor - It;s very depressing to hear this since I have spent most of my childhood years listening to his music and watching his videos. He has been the ultimate icon of pop for me and his death has made me realise the harsh uncertainties of life. Koena Mitra - End of en era. Showbiz has lost it’s best performance. Music has lost it’s bestseller. One of entertainment’s greatest icons is no more. He was ridiculously gifted and was amongst the world’s most beloved figures. Now on there will be no Jackson Five reunion, no such music. But the legacy he leaves behind is deep. The ‘Thriller’ may be gone but the ‘History’ remains. May he rest in peace! Eesha Koppikhar - You created history with your music. I will always remember you as the ‘King of Pop’. As rightly stated by all the news channels, 25th June will always be remembered as a black day in the world of music. Minissha Lamba - His music was an integral part of my growing up years. His demise has come as a shock. He deserved a lot more in the last few years of his life! Sonu Sood - I feel it’s a big loss. Remember strongly that as a kid, he was the only star that we all knew. We used to practice his moves. Wish he lived for another hundred years! Kunal Khemu - The news came as a shock to me. I have been a die hard fan of the ‘King of Pop’ and will always be. Anybody who has heard the word ‘dance’ has also heard the name Michael Jackson. An icon, a legend who will always live in the hearts of his fans and keep inspiring millions like me who started dancing because he made it look so good. Neil Nitin Mukesh - The man who taught the world to dance has left us with his memories. It’s a great loss! Aftab Shivdasani - ‘Very very very sad’ - that’s all I can say if I have to describe how I feel at the moment. A true inspiration for not only the music world but to almost every other person. I was one of his biggest fans and am very sad to hear about his death. I was looking forward to his concert in London. Chitrangda Singh - I am surprisingly much more affected than I thought I could be by the demise of a star. I am crying in my heart. It’s all the memories he has given us. He was a rare genius. Wish we could save him! Celina Jaitley - It’s shocking. I was planning to go for his last concert to London. I have been a die hard fan and I still can’t believe that he is gone. Tanushree Dutta - I loved his music from time to time. It’s a huge loss to the music industry. Udita Goswami - May his soul rest in peace. He wasn’t the icon he used to be anymore after all the mess he got into. He was still trying to get out of it though. May be this was the time. His music will always be missed. And yes, there won’t be another Michael Jackson ever! Bollywood film makers remember Michael Jackson Michael Jackson’s magic was such that every film maker from present or a generation earlier was inspired by his work. While making films, they have at least once been inspired by the genius’ work and incorporated a move or two of his in their songs. They come together to mourn the loss the King who has left a vast repertoire of work behind him that would be remembered forever. Anurag Basu - People of my generation have grown up on his music. Who can forget ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Thriller’ and so many other blockbusters that he gave? In fact I remember how around a year back, in October 2008, he happened to come to the place where we were shooting for ‘Kites’ in USA. He was there for some work of his own but when he got to know that a film from India was being shot there, he became curious. Hrithik and he also chatted for a while there was a mini mayhem as my crew went berserk with his presence. Such is the power of the man! Sujoy Ghosh - In the 80s, I have actually seen normal people on the streets trying to moon walk. Now in 2009, I have a ‘moon walk’ in my film. Post Presley, Michael Jackson was and is the only icon. Vivek Agnihotri - For my generation, we haven’t warmed up to anyone else but Jackson who moon walked. No one influenced us more than him. I have been to his concert and I must admit, I have never experienced anything more ecstatic than that. Nothing and no one can beat it. A phenomenon ended on 25th June. Milan Luthria - Legend and tragedy often go hand in hand. Madhur Bhandarkar - When he was alive, media hounded him day in and night out and didn’t allow him peace. There were issues being raised all over and his life was miserable. Today, we all are collectively praying for his soul to rest in peace. Isn’t that ironical? We have grown on his music. Who can forget his contribution over such a long period of time? He has truly been an iconic figure. Kunal Shivdasani - Michael Jackson is a legend and legends are never ‘no more’. They are for eternity and anyone who thinks otherwise can just BEAT IT! Raksha Mistry - We lost one of the most original icons of this century. He was truly one of the pioneers for blacks in the music industry. Sangeeth Sivan - Michael Jackson’s demise means the end of an ultimate performer! Louis Wilson - Michael Jackson - The guy who recorded songs on hearts and not on tapes! Suparn Verma - The King is dead. Long live the King. My generation has grown up to the music of the genius. He was a true showman. I was lucky enough to watch him perform LIVE in concert. It was such a spectacle whose memory I will take to my grave. He had mastered his craft and his genius will live on for decades through his work. Michael, thank you for the music! Vivek Sharma - He was the real immortal King of music. He taught us entertainment in the form of stage shows and videos. He will always exist in us. I saw his show in Mumbai and I am proud of the fact that I stood in queue for him for five hours! He will always remain our hearts forever! Anubhav Sinha - It’s a gamut of such varied emotions that I am feeling right now. Such people never die. They live on forever. He was a unique form of art that has abruptly ended. Rohit Jugraj - I was really shocked and pained by Michael Jackson’s sudden death. It felt as if an era has come to an end. He was a true superstar if there ever was one. May God bless him! And may God bless this world.