Totally Viral/ Majnu Bhai's viral painting from Welcome was not made by Anil Kapoor but THESE artists

Anil Kapoor has to his credit, an expansive filmography spanning multiple genres of cinema. Despite heavy duty roles actor has essayed over years, one of his most loved roles has been that of Majnu Bhai, from 2007 comedy film Welcome. A detail about film's rar pop-culturally relevant paraphernalia has once again, sparked internet's interest.

( official poster for Welcome | Im: IMDb)

artist behind Welcome's iconic painting

An important and enjoyable plot point in film was auction of a one-of-its-kind painting. painting in question featured a painted horse with a donkey riding its back. In film, painting was me by soft-hearted but short-tempered Majnu Bhai. While for years many assumed that painting - still a relevant template for many internet memes - was drawn by Anil Kapoor who essayed role of Majnu Bhai, real artists behind piece of art were actually revealed to be somebody else.

(Anees Bazmi and Pritam Patil | Im: X)

In 2020, Welcome director Anees Bazmee revealed how painting was a collaborative effort between him and film's art director Pritam Patil. While horse in painting was drawn by Bazmee, work was topped off by Patil who ded donkey atop horse's back.

What's next for Anil Kapoor?

Anil Kapoor is gearing up for Siddharth Anand directed aerial action flick Fighter. film is slated to officially wrap on vember 1 and will be releasing on January 25 of next year. Fighter stars Hrithik Roshan in le along side Deepika Pukone and Karan Singh Grover. 

Prior to release of Fighter, Anil Kapoor will also see through release of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, slated for a December 1 release. Kapoor will be playing far to Ranbir Kapoor who is leing film.