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Sonali Bendre Recalls Welcoming Michael Jackson in a Nauvari Saree
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News18•13-10-2026, 11:49
Sonali Bendre Recalls Welcoming Michael Jackson in a Nauvari Saree
- •Sonali Bendre recalled welcoming pop icon Michael Jackson during his first visit to India in 1996 while appearing on Sony Marathi's Kon Honar Crorepati.
- •She revealed to host Madhuri Dixit that she was initially more excited about wearing a traditional Maharashtrian nauvari saree than meeting the global star.
- •Sonali admitted she was not a major fan of Jackson at the time and only agreed to participate partly to secure free tickets for her friends and family.
- •She shared her long-standing fascination with the nauvari saree, noting that her grandmother used to wear the graceful traditional attire.
- •Sonali added that watching Jackson's incredible stamina and live performance at his Mumbai concert completely changed her perspective and turned her into a fan.
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Sonali Bendre revealed that she was initially more excited about wearing a traditional Maharashtrian nauvari saree, an attire she had always admired and whose grace her grandmother used to wear, than she was about meeting the pop icon.
Although she was not initially a major fan, watching Michael Jackson perform live completely transformed her perception and turned her into an admirer after she witnessed his incredible stamina, singing, and artistry.
Michael Jackson visited India in October 1996 as part of his HIStory World Tour, arriving in Mumbai on October 30, 1996, and later performing at the Andheri Sports Complex.
