Over 15 years since its release, Anil Kapoor’s beloved character Majnu Bhai from the film Welcome continues to resonate with movie enthusiasts. The character’s quirky artwork, which humorously depicts a donkey painted on a horse, remains one of the film’s most memorable comedic highlights, inspiring a plethora of memes and artistic reinterpretations throughout the years.
Recently, this iconic artwork was showcased in a digitally simulated Met Gala setting for 2026. An image generated by artificial intelligence, featuring Anil Kapoor adorned in a shirt displaying the famous painting, gained significant attention online, with the actor himself sharing it on the social media platform X.
In response to the AI-generated Met Gala image, Kapoor expressed his delight, stating, “When MET Gala met Majnu Bhai…@cultr_IN has proven that art knows no boundaries!”
The post quickly captured the interest of many, eliciting a variety of comments. One user remarked, “I am already hearing the background song ‘Laila Laila Laila Majnu’,” while another noted, “Sir ji @AnilKapoor, the Welcome movie is so legendary that you haven’t forgotten that Majnu character… good sir.” A third user complimented his ageless appearance, asking, “How do you maintain yourself so well???? By looking at you, I must say age is just a number.”
Since its debut in 2007, Welcome has remained a cherished comedy in Bollywood, continuing to delight audiences of all ages.
In a past interview, Kapoor shared his fondness for the Majnu Bhai character, explaining that it felt effortless for him to portray and that his co-star Nana Patekar contributed significantly to the role’s success.
On the work front, Anil Kapoor was last featured in the Prime Video series Subedaar, alongside co-stars Radhika Madan, Mona Singh, Nana Patekar, and Saurabh Shukla.
DISCLAIMER: Although the artwork has achieved a cult following, it is important to note that the event depicted is purely a digital creation and does not reflect an actual occurrence. We invite readers to appreciate this content as a celebration of cinema and contemporary digital art.
