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In a crossover no one saw coming, Bollywood met international football when Juventus’ official Instagram handle shared a reel featuring the iconic ‘Manju Bhai’ painting from Welcome.
The post instantly sent fans into a frenzy, blending nostalgia, humour and global pop culture in one unexpected moment.
The reel featured two Juventus team members staring intently at the famous painting, recreating the hilarious vibe associated with the scene from Welcome. What truly caught everyone’s attention was the caption: “Manju Bhai Ko Tag Karo.” The playful Hindi line on an international football club’s official page left Indian fans delighted and amused.
Within minutes, the comment section exploded with fans tagging “Manju Bhai,” sharing laughing emojis, and flooding the post with dialogues and memes from the film. Many called it the “best crossover ever,” while others joked that Manju Bhai’s art has finally received “global recognition.”
Interestingly, director Anees Bazmee had earlier revealed that the now-viral painting was actually drawn by him on set just before shooting the scene. What started as a spontaneous creative decision during filming has today become an internationally recognized pop-culture symbol.
The ‘Manju Bhai’ painting became one of the most memorable comedic elements of Welcome, starring Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. Over the years, the painting has evolved into a meme sensation, often referenced in pop culture and social media banter.
