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 the heavy duty roles the actor has essayed over the years, one of his most loved roles has been that of Majnu Bhai, from 2007 comedy film Welcome. A detail about the film's rather pop-culturally relevant paraphernalia has once again, sparked the internet's interest.

(The official poster for Welcome | Image: IMDb)

The artist behind Welcome's iconic painting

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

(Anees Bazmi and Pritam Patil | Image: X)

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

What's next for Anil Kapoor?

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

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