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.
Juventus makes a Majnu Bhai reference
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.
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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.
About Welcome 3
Welcome is a franchise which gets people rolling in laughter just with the reference of its iconic tune and audiences have been waiting with much anticipation for its third installment, a comedy spectacle that promises larger-than-life madness and non-stop laughter. Welcome to the Jungle has officially locked its theatrical release for 26th June 2026.
Packed with unique humour, outrageous situations, and rib-tickling hilarious moments with a blend of high-octane action and blockbuster music, Welcome to the Jungle delivers high-energy comedy on an epic scale. Blending chaos, charm, blasts and unapologetic fun, the film is designed to be a complete laugh riot, offering audiences a joyride filled with surprises, punchlines, and unforgettable moments.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film boasts a massive ensemble cast of over 30 actors, each a benchmark of talent and known for their excellent comic timing, a combination that is a rare sight on the big screen. Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny lever, Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Daler Mehndi, Farida Jalal, Krishna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Kiran Kumar, Mukesh Tiwari, Yashpal Sharma, Vindu Dara Singh, Nawab Shah, Urvashi Rautela, Puneet Issar, Arjun Firoz Khan, Late Pankaj Dheer, Sudesh Berry, Hemant Pandey, Zakir Hussain, Sayaji Shinde and many more all come together to deliver an epic entertainer.
