Guess who just got hold of one of Bollywood’s most iconic pieces of painting? None other than actor Vijay Varma. And the painting in question isn’t just any other artwork. It is the masterpiece made by
Anil Kapoor’s character, Majnu Bhai, in the 2007 cult comedy Welcome. The painting, which shows a donkey on a horse’s back, has lived rent-free in the hearts of movie buffs, and now, it has found a new admirer in the Dahaad actor.
Taking to his Instagram account on Thursday, September 4, Vijay shared a post where he was seen sitting right in front of the iconic painting and taking pictures. Dressed in a simple grey T-shirt and jeans, the 39-year-old was seen smiling ear-to-ear as he posed for pictures. In one video in the carousel, someone from behind the camera said, “50,000 dollars”, which left him in splits. The other pictures captured his joy of sitting right in front of the painting, which was signed by Anees Bazmee, the director of Welcome.
Vijay Varma Calls Himself An “Art Connoisseur”
In the caption, Vijay wrote, “Yes, I’m an Art Connoisseur. Sharing my moment with the most iconic painting from Bollywood.. no painting has ever brought this much joy to us @aneesbazmee sir @anilskapoor sir respect. Majnu Bhai supremacy.” Meanwhile, in the comments, he penned, “Aaj bahot log welcome dekhnge.. phir se (Many people will watch welcome today… again).”
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In no time, fans flocked to the post, reacting to this hilarious surprise by Vijay. One fan said, “Majnu Bhai finally found his perfect audience.” Another added, “Majnu bhai understood modern art before Insta aesthetics existed.” “Crossover we didn’t know but needed,” a different fan wrote.
What’s Next For Vijay Varma?
Vijay, who was last seen on screen in Netflix’s IC814: The Kandahar Hijack, a crime thriller based on the real-life hijacking of Indian Airlines Flight 814 in 1999, has a few projects lined up. He has the web series, Matka King, produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films in the pipeline. The show will dive into the gritty underworld of 1960s Mumbai.
The show is set to stream on Prime Video later this year. Vijay is also part of the romantic film Gustaakh Ishq, featuring Fatima Sana Shaikh, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sharib Hashmi in pivotal roles. It is set to hit theatres in November 2025. Besides these, he has an untitled venture with acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta.
