‘Welcome’ marks 18 years; Anil Kapoor pens emotional note for Feroz Khan: ‘Wasn’t without RDX’

Marking 18 years of ‘Welcome' release, Anil Kapoor remembers about the movie with warm gratitude and fond memories. He shared an emotional tribute to the late Feroz Khan. Highlighting Khan's legendary RDX role, he praised the veteran star's explosive energy and commanding presence, which made it the film's top standout.

Kapoor gave full credit to Feroz’s dynamic acting for boosting the entire project.

Throwback photos

Anil shared throwback images from the comedy drama on his X (formerly Twitter) handle this Sunday. The nostalgic photos show him posing with Feroz and Nana Patekar. One monochrome photo from 1986 features the late actor embracing Anil with both arms. The rest capture their joint scenes in ‘Welcome’. The actor captioned it: “18 years of Welcome.

This one’s for Feroz Khan Saab Welcome wasn’t Welcome without RDX, just like Mr.

India wasn’t complete without Mogambo. both are irreplaceable period.”

Behind-the-scenes anecdote

Kapoor added, “I remember hearing the script and wondering how it would land. Picture yaha ruk jati hai baith jati hain. Anees bhai said, “Chinta mat karo… Feroz Saab picture utha lenge. And he did. RDX lifted the film. This film. this character, this madness. magic.”

Film background and cast

Released in 2007, ‘Welcome’ was co-written and helmed by director Anees Bazmee. Loosely based on the 1999 British film ‘Mickey Blue Eyes’, it showcased a stellar ensemble led by Feroz Khan, with Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar,

Akshay Kumar

, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal, and

Mallika Sherawat

in key roles. Sunil Shetty and Malaika Arora popped up in special cameos.

Feroz Khan's final role

‘Welcome’ also marked Feroz Khan's final on-screen role; he passed away two years later following a battle with lung cancer.