Shah Rukh Khan, son AbRam meet Lionel Messi in Kolkata; fans react to VIRAL video
As Lionel Messi visited India for the second time, Shah Rukh Khan and his son, AbRam, went to meet the football star in Kolkata. The superstar met Messi at Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, on Saturday. His interaction with the football star has been widely going viral on social media. Apart from the interaction, Messi also clicked a picture with AbRam. On December 11, SRK tweeted that he is going to Kolkata not to support his cricket team, Kolkata Knight Riders, but to meet Lionel Messi. He then tweeted, "This time round not planning my Knight in Kolkata . and hoping the day Ride is completely 'Messi'. See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium."
Talking about SRK and Messi's interaction, the video of the same has been going viral on social media. Fans are going gaga over seeing the two legends together. A fan tweeted, "When cinema meets football greatness. The world's biggest movie star Shah Rukh Khan meets the world's biggest sports icon Lionel Messi in Kolkata. History written."
When cinema meets football greatness.
The world's biggest movie star Shah Rukh Khan meets the world's biggest sports icon Lionel Messi in Kolkata. History written. ?#ShahRukhKhan#LionelMessi pic.twitter.com/kIs3yb7MxS
Shah Rukh Khan Warriors FAN Club (@TeamSRKWarriors) December 13, 2025
Another wrote, "AURA RECOGNISES AURA. When the KING of Cinema meets the GOAT of Football, the room doesn't need noise the aura speaks louder than words. Two legends. One frame. Timeless energy. SRK Messi Pure Aura. Period."
?? AURA RECOGNISES AURA.
When the KING of Cinema meets the GOAT of Football, the room doesn't need noise
the aura speaks louder than words.
Two legends. One frame. Timeless energy.
SRK ? Messi Pure Aura. Period. ?@iamsrk #ShahRukhKhan? pic.twitter.com/7mEsq45eam
Team SRKCFC (@TeamSRKCFC) December 13, 2025
A tweet read, "Kings of their respective fields."
Kings of their respective fields ?#ShahRukhKhan #Messi pic.twitter.com/lOaRBtNlHz
Shah Rukh Khan Warriors FAN Club (@TeamSRKWarriors) December 13, 2025
Lionel Messi India Tour 2025
The football star will be there in India from December 12 to 15. After 2011, he came back to India as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025. He will be attending events in cities like Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Delhi.
SHAH RUKH KHAN MEETS MESSI. ??? pic.twitter.com/fepiplEvxn
Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 13, 2025
Celebrities who are going to meet Lionel Messi
According to reports, several celebrities like John Abraham, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jackie Shroff, and others are expected to meet the football legend in Mumbai. His event in Mumbai is going to take place at Wankhede Stadium.
About Shah Rukh Khan's project
The actor will be next seen in King. The film also features Suhana Khan in the lead. It will mark her theatrical debut. Apart from SRK and Suhana, King also stars Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachchan in key roles. The film has been directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand and Mamta Anand. King is expected to be released in theatres in 2026. However, the official date is yet to be released. Notably, the film has been made on a budget of Rs 350.