In 1996 when the pop icon Michael Jackson "History World Tour" He came to India under a very special way when he came to India. In that historic moment, Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre had the privilege of welcoming her by applying tilak and taking aarti according to Indian tradition. Politician Raj Thackeray was also in the lead role on the occasion.

Jackson was welcomed at Mumbai Airport

Sonali welcomed Jackson at Mumbai Airport wearing a traditional nine yards saree. Now about three decades later, Sonali shared the story behind that moment. In an interview, he told that Raj Thackeray’s wife Sharmila Thackeray had personally invited him to attend the event. According to Sonali, Sharmila’s mother and her maasi (aunt) were family friends for years. Due to this relationship, he received this proposal.

Although Sonali was busy in that era of her career, she still accepted the proposal, but with a condition. He said that I thought that if I get good tickets for this program, through which I can see the show with my sister and friends, then I will definitely come. This condition was accepted and Sonali became part of that unforgettable program.

Sonali also responds to rumors spread

The event held in Mumbai was considered to be a special stage of Michael Jackson’s World Tour, which is remembered as a cultural event in India. Sonali described this occasion as one of the special memories of her life. During the interview, he also reacted to the rumors spread by connecting his name with Raj Thackeray and said that such things only give rise to confusion and unnecessary discussions, including family.