Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan met world-renowned footballer and Argentina’s national team captain Lionel Messi in Kolkata on Saturday. Messi is currently on a visit to India, aimed at engaging with football fans across several major cities in the country.
Shah Rukh Khan welcomed the 38-year-old legendary footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, upon his arrival in Kolkata. Messi is also a star player for the globally recognized soccer club Inter Miami.
Videos circulating on social media show the Bollywood icon warmly meeting the football legend. During the interaction, Shah Rukh Khan’s younger son Abram Khan was also present and was seen posing for photographs with Messi. The heartwarming moments quickly gained attention online, drawing admiration from fans of both global icons.
Lionel Messi’s India tour includes visits not only to Kolkata but also to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, where he is scheduled to interact with football enthusiasts and participate in various engagements. The visit has generated immense excitement among Indian football fans, who have long admired the Argentine captain’s achievements on the international stage.
Messi arrived in India accompanied by his longtime strike partner Luis Suárez and Argentina national team teammate Rodrigo De Paul. The presence of the star players has further elevated the significance of the tour, making it one of the most high-profile football-related visits in the country in recent years.
During his stay, Lionel Messi is expected to meet several chief ministers, corporate leaders, and Bollywood celebrities, highlighting the cultural and sporting importance of his visit. According to reports, the football superstar is also scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15, marking a key moment in his India tour.
It is worth recalling that this is not Messi’s first visit to India. He previously visited the country in 2011, when he led the Argentina national team in a friendly match against Venezuela in Kolkata. That appearance remains a memorable moment for Indian football fans and is often cited as a milestone in the sport’s history in the region.
Messi’s return to India after more than a decade has once again brought football into the national spotlight, blending sports, entertainment, and global star power.
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