Farah Khan says 'critics are morons' amid criticism for Michael Jackson's biopic 

L-Farah Khan; R- Jaafar Jackson as Michael

Director-choreographer Farah Khan is rooting for the Michael Jackson biopic. The director-choreographer took to her Instagram recently, and shared a throwback picture with the King of Pop. The picture seems to be from 1996 when Michael performed in Mumbai.

Farah Khan slams critics

She also penned a long note in the caption as she called the critics, a moron as she urged her followers to watch ‘Michael'.

She wrote, "Point to be noted.. Critics r morons in every country! Go Watch MICHAEL!! N sm1 pls give @jaafarjackson the Oscar next year (sic)".

Bigg Boss 19 fame Awez Darbar also shared a video from Michael's Berlin premiere and praised the film. Have a look:

Why is Michael being criticised?

Michael is being panned by critics for not doing justice to the pop legend. The film explores the extraordinary life, career, and controversies surrounding the King of Pop. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, and traces Michael Jackson's rise from a child performer in The Jackson 5 to becoming one of the most influential entertainers in music history.

The film reportedly focuses on his artistic brilliance, groundbreaking performances, and cultural impact, while also touching on the intense media scrutiny he faced throughout his life. Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, portrays the legendary singer, adding a family connection to the role. Fans expect the film to recreate iconic performances, including moments from albums like ‘Thriller' and ‘Bad'. The film stars Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the titular role.

The biopic carries high expectations due to Michael Jackson's lasting global legacy and unmatched influence on pop-culture.

Michael comes to Rajasthan

It's a landmark moment for Indian exhibition as Michael has become the first Hollywood film to screen at Jaipur's iconic Raj Mandir Cinema. The limited run marks a historic first for the celebrated theatre, long associated with Hindi cinema. "It is a pleasure for us at Raj Mandir Cinema to collaborate with Universal Pictures India in presenting Michael, a celebration of the musical genius," said Pankaj Surana, of Raj Mandir, in a statement.

The Michael Jackson biopic has opened strongly at the Indian box office. The film earned approximately Rs 1.93 crore gross in paid previews and is tracking to have a massive opening weekend, with estimates suggesting a total over Rs 20 crore.