Anil Kapoor wins the Met Gala 2026 AI trend by reimagining Majnu Bhai’s iconic painting from 'Welcome' as couture; fans react

The Met Gala 2026 has been in the news for its stunning fashion and unique outfits worn by celebrities from around the world. But among all the glamorous looks, an AI-made outfit inspired by Majnu Bhai’s famous painting from ‘Welcome’ grabbed everyone’s attention online. Making it even more fun, the actor has now reacted to the viral creation.Over a decade since ‘Welcome’ was released, Anil Kapoor’s character Majnu Bhai continues to enjoy massive popularity among fans. His quirky painting of a donkey on a horse remains one of the most iconic and widely shared pop-culture references today. Now, that memorable artwork has been reimagined in a stylish new way with the help of AI.An AI-generated image recently went viral online, portraying Anil at the Met Gala 2026 dressed in an outfit inspired by Majnu Bhai’s iconic painting. The image quickly gained traction on social media, and the actor himself shared it on X. Reacting to the post, he wrote, “When MET Gala met Majnu Bhai…@cultr_IN has proven that art knows no boundaries!”.The post soon sparked a wave of reactions from fans, who flooded the comments section with witty and entertaining responses. One user wrote, “I am already hearing the background song ‘Laila Laila Laila Majnu’.” Another commented, “Sir ji @AnilKapoor welcome movie is so legendary that u haven’t forgotten that Majnu character. Good sir.” A third fan praised his evergreen charm, writing, “How do you maintain yourself so well????? By looking at you, I must say age is just a number.”Released in 2007, ‘Welcome’ is an ensemble comedy directed by Anees Bazmee. The film features a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Feroz Khan, and is loved for its over-the-top humour. It stands out for its iconic dialogues and lively performances. Over the years, the film has developed a cult following, with several scenes and characters still inspiring memes and pop-culture moments.On the work front, Anil Kapoor has an impressive slate of upcoming films. He is set to reprise his role as Colonel Vikrant Kaul in the spy universe, where he will star alongside Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh. The actor will also be seen in the highly anticipated action thriller ‘King’, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan, slated to release in December 2026.