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Jaafar Jackson Reacts to Viral Indian Classical Tribute to Michael Jackson

Dancer Swetha Warrier created a viral Indian classical fusion dance tribute to Michael Jackson, blending Bharatanatyam with street dance. The video features eight dancers performing to Michael Jackson's 1987 song "The Way You Make Me Feel." Jaafar Jackson, who plays his uncle Michael Jackson in the new film "Michael," reacted to the video with clapping and red heart emojis. Swetha Warrier, known for her "Street O'Classical" style and as runner-up on India's Best Dancer, expressed her excitement at his response.

Key Points: Jaafar Jackson Reacts to Viral Indian Michael Jackson Tribute

  • Jaafar Jackson reacts to Indian tribute with emojis
  • Dancer Swetha Warrier created fusion of Bharatanatyam and street dance
  • Tribute set to Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel"
  • Jaafar stars as Michael Jackson in new film "Michael"
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Jaafar Jackson all praise for viral Indian dance tribute to Michael Jackson, see reaction

Jaafar Jackson reacts to a viral Indian classical fusion dance tribute to Michael Jackson by dancer Swetha Warrier, featuring Bharatanatyam and street dance.

Jaafar Jackson all praise for viral Indian dance tribute to Michael Jackson, see reaction
"His music, our movement. A small tribute to Michael Jackson. - Swetha Warrier"

Mumbai, May 4

Actor Jaafar Jackson recently reacted to a viral Indian classical fusion dance video inspired by Michael Jackson, leaving fans excited online.

The video was created by dancer
as a tribute. The video showcases a fusion of Bharatanatyam with street dance. Soon after she dropped the video, it went viral on social media in no time.

The performance features dancers Bhumika Nath, Sneha, Riddhi Shaharkar, Abolee Nagarkar, Renni, Kaavya Nair, Neha Sahani and Manushi Desai. The video opens with a cassette being played and then moves into a lively routine set to Michael Jackson's 1987 song The Way You Make Me Feel.

Swetha, who is known for creating the "Street O'Classical" style and was the second runner-up on India's Best Dancer, shared the reel on Instagram.

Along with the video, she also added a caption that read, "His music, our movement. A small tribute to Michael Jackson. Creating this was as fun as it looks. A dream team, truly."

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Jaafar Jackson reacted to the clip with clapping and red heart emojis. Sharing his reaction on her Instagram Stories, Swetha wrote, "What on earth just happened !!!!" She also posted a short video showing her excitement after seeing his response.

Jaafar was recently seen playing his uncle Michael Jackson in the film Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua. The film follows the pop icon's journey from his early days with the Jackson 5 to the Bad tour and released in theatres on April 24.

Jaafar Jackson, speaking about the film in an interview cited by People magazine, described his experience watching it, saying, "As soon as it came on, it was a completely different experience than what I thought it was going to be. It went by so fast... the second time I saw it was a completely different experience. I was able to understand what the story is and really allow myself to enjoy what's on the screen."

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who grew up idolizing Michael Jackson, seeing this fusion tribute brings tears to my eyes. It's amazing how Indian classical dance can reinterpret Western pop music so beautifully. Kudos to Swetha for pioneering the "Street O'Classical" style—it's truly a cultural bridge. Jaafar's reaction is well-deserved recognition.
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Priya S
This is the kind of content that makes me proud to see Indian artists getting global recognition. The energy in the video is infectious—you can tell they had so much fun creating it. Jaafar's clapping emojis say it all. More power to Swetha and the entire team for breaking boundaries! 🙌🎶
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Vikram M
Innovation at its finest! Bharatanatyam and Michael Jackson—who would have thought they'd go together so well? The choreography is crisp, and the synchronization is flawless. I hope this inspires more such fusion projects. And Jaafar's appreciation is the icing on the cake. Well done, ladies! 👏
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David E
I'm not usually one for fusion dance, but this blew me away. The respect for both Michael Jackson's legacy and Indian classical tradition is evident. Swetha's reaction to Jaafar's response is so genuine—love seeing artists appreciate each other's work. This is what art should be about.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the tribute, I wish they had given more space to the classical elements. The street dance dominates the first half, and the Bharatanatyam feels a bit rushed in the end. Still, it's a commendable effort, and Jaafar's reaction is

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