Shah Rukh Khan and Messi FINALLY unite in Kolkata: Fans call it a 'legendary meet up'

Football and Bollywood fans worldwide celebrated a special moment in Kolkata as two global icons met during the GOAT India Tour. Shah Rukh Khan met football legend Lionel Messi at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday, generating significant buzz on social media. The actor was accompanied by his son, AbRam, and their interaction quickly became a highlight of the event, with fans calling it a once-in-a-lifetime crossover.

SRK meets Lionel Messi

On Saturday, Shah Rukh Khan met football legend Lionel Messi at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. The video of their meeting has gone viral, delighting fans of both SRK and Messi. Shah Rukh was accompanied by his son, AbRam, and the video captures Messi taking a picture with the young star kid. The meeting highlights the crossover appeal of sports and entertainment icons.

The meeting occurred before Messi's virtual unveiling of a 70-foot statue at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on December 13, 2025. The event, attended by figures such as West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose, marked a major sporting celebration in the city. A video from PTI showed Shah Rukh Khan warmly greeting Messi, with AbRam present, clearly excited to meet the football legend.

Shah Rukh Khan arrives in Kolkata

Earlier, Shah Rukh Khan arrived in Kolkata with AbRam. The actor sported a casual look, wearing a grey hoodie, trousers, and a black cap, while AbRam wore a black tracksuit. Their arrival generated immediate interest, which was quickly satisfied by the online release of their meeting with Messi.

A brief video showed Shah Rukh Khan greeting Messi with a handshake and a smile. Messi's Inter Miami teammates, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, also greeted the Bollywood star. AbRam, excited, received an autograph and posed for photos with Messi, a moment fans described as "wholesome" and "historic."

Shah Rukh Khan hinted at his meet with Messi

A few days prior, Shah Rukh Khan hinted at this meeting. On December 11, he posted on X, clarifying his Kolkata visit wasn't about his IPL team. The actor mentioned he hoped the day would focus on Messi and confirmed his presence at the Salt Lake Stadium on the 13th.

Messi's visit is part of the GOAT India Tour 2025, marking his first trip to India since 2011, when he played a friendly match for Argentina. The football star arrived in Kolkata early Saturday, greeted by thousands of fans at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.