In 2026, a landmark moment in India’s entertainment history turns 30, the night Michael Jackson’s HIStory World Tour concert in Mumbai redefined what was possible for live events in the country. To commemorate this milestone, Wizcraft Entertainment Agency hosted a special screening of the highly anticipated biopic MICHAEL at PVR Mumbai, paying tribute to the King of Pop and the legacy that continues to inspire generations.
The event was more than just a film screening, it was a reflection on a cultural turning point. In 1996, when Michael Jackson performed in Mumbai, it wasn’t merely a concert; it was a seismic shift in how India experienced global entertainment. Wizcraft, then a young and ambitious company, stood at the heart of that moment, daring to achieve what many believed was impossible.
Andre Timmins, co-founder of Wizcraft, recalled the spirit that drove the team:
“When people told us it was impossible, we laughed because we were too young to know impossible. Bringing Michael Jackson to India was pure madness, passion, and faith. That one night wasn’t just a concert… it was history, and I’m still smiling at the thought that three dreamers from Mumbai made India moonwalk.”
Viraf Sarkari added vivid memories of the scale and spectacle that accompanied Jackson’s arrival:
“I’ll never forget the sight of those two Antonov planes landing carrying shipping containers of equipment the likes of which India had never seen before. Stages, lights, sound—it was another universe of production, and to build it all here for MJ was like creating magic from scratch.”
Sabbas Joseph emphasized the lasting impact of the event on the industry:
“That event transformed everything. It changed how governments, corporations, and sponsors looked at entertainment in India. Suddenly Wizcraft wasn’t just a start-up of dreamers, we became a trusted name, a business that could deliver the impossible, and a brand recognized across the country.”
The special screening of MICHAEL served as a powerful reminder of that extraordinary journey, from the bold vision of three young entrepreneurs, through complex negotiations and logistical challenges, to the electrifying night that captivated an entire nation. It celebrated not only Michael Jackson’s enduring global legacy but also the birth of India’s modern live events industry.
Three decades later, the echoes of that iconic performance still resonate. What began as a daring dream became a defining chapter in entertainment history, one that continues to inspire innovation, ambition, and belief in the impossible.
