Alongside his moonwalk moonlighting, he holds down a day-job in air traffic control at Al Maktoum International Airport - meet “Mudassar Jackson”, the UAE impersonator who has spent the past two decades skidding across stages in tribute to the King of Pop.
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“I just do it for the love of Michael,” says the 35-year-old Pakistani. Victor Besa for The National -
Some of the audience watch the ‘King of Pop’ perform. Victor Besa for The National -
Mudassar Hussain Muhammad works at Al Maktoum International Airport during the day. Victor Besa for The National -
‘I face big challenges because of where I’m from – Pakistani people just don’t understand Michael,’ he says. Victor Besa for The National -
Mudassar Hussain Muhammad changes costumes frequently during each performance. Victor Besa for The National -
He performed to 15,000 people at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in 2004. Victor Besa for The National -
Make-up typically takes an hour, changing his customised outfit for every song. Victor Besa for The National -
A booking for “Mudassar Jackson” costs from Dh2,000 for a one-song solo dance, without vocals, up to Dh300,000 for a 60-minute set. Victor Besa for The National
Mudassar Jackson, the UAE’s Michael Jackson impersonator – in pictures
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