Art Show Places Salman Khan With Greats Like Ravi Varma, Tagore

Salman has been reportedly cultivating his passion for painting for some years.

Salman Khan's artwork will be displayed at an exhibition.

(Photo Courtesy: Instagram)

The Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation, in association with gallery g, will display original artworks by eminent artistes such as Raja Ravi Varma, C Raja Raja Varma, Abanindranath Tagore, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy, along with young painters such as Saju Kunhan, Valsan Kolleri and T Bhayganath in a show titled 'The Masters & The Modern'. The exhibition will be held from 27 February to 10 March.

Now here's the surprise. The art exhibition will also display a work by Salman Khan, who has apparently cultivated the passion a few years back. His work based on Mother Teresa will be showcased through the duration of the show.

Salman took to Instagram to express his excitement. "Awkward embarrassed n yet delighted, honoured, privileged n over the moon to display my work amongst such great artist n legends like Raja Ravi Varma, Abanindranath Tagore, & VS Gaitonde. In all humility thank u for the honour!", the actor wrote.

As per a report by The Times of India, Salman had requested the Sandeep & Gitanjali Maini Foundation to showcase his work in order to further his artistic career. His work will not be for sale, it will be displayed alongside other artistes.