Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor revisited the famous ‘Majnu Bhai painting’ from the movie ‘Welcome’ on a Holi special episode of “Wheel of Fortune” hosted by Akshay Kumar. An audience member, a big fan of Anil and Akshay, brought the painting to the show and inquired about its story. Anil disclosed that he still owns the original painting and highlighted the depth and seriousness behind it, beyond just being a meme culture icon.
Anil humorously mentioned that people often make memes with the painting, but there is a significant story and philosophy attached to it. He explained that the painting symbolizes a horse representing hard work and a donkey symbolizing the opposite, relating it to boss-employee dynamics. Anil also joked about earning royalties from t-shirts featuring the painting, surprising Akshay.
The iconic Majnu Bhai painting, created by Anil’s character in ‘Welcome,’ has remained a memorable comic element even after 20 years since the film’s release. Anil shared insights into the painting’s deeper meaning, emphasizing the philosophy behind it and engaging the audience in a humorous discussion about the symbolism of the horse and donkey. The film ‘Welcome,’ directed by Anees Bazmee and released in 2007, featured a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar, and Mallika Sherawat.
