The biopic 'Michael,' which premiered on April 23, has faced significant criticism but has garnered support from Indian filmmaker Farah Khan. She took to Instagram to encourage fans to disregard the negative reviews, stating, “Critics are morons in every country!” Khan expressed her admiration for Jaafar Jackson, who plays Michael Jackson, and hopes he wins an Oscar for his performance. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, chronicles Michael Jackson's rise from his beginnings in Gary, Indiana, to global superstardom, including his time with the Jackson 5 and the success of his album 'Thriller.' Despite its lukewarm reception from critics, 'Michael' has performed well commercially, opening to approximately $30 million globally, with ₹5.50 crore net earned in India on its first day. The film has outperformed local releases, indicating Michael Jackson's lasting popularity.