Pictures of Shah Rukh Khan & Son AbRam With Lionel Messi in Kolkata: SRK Welcomes The GOAT Messi

Shah Rukh Khan Welcomes Lionel Messi to India: SRK & Son AbRam Meet The Football GOAT Messi. 

KOLKATA, India – December 13, 2025


The Kolkata leg of the highly anticipated Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour 2025 delivered a spectacular moment of global convergence as Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan welcomed the football legend to India. The meeting, which took place at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium (Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan), was an instant sensation, uniting the realms of cinema and world sports.

Pictures of Shah Rukh Khan With GOAT Lionel Messi 

Pictures of Shah Rukh Khan With Football GOAT Lionel Messi
Pictures of Shah Rukh Khan and Son AbRam With Lionel Messi

Pictures of Shah Rukh Khan and Son AbRam With Lionel Messi

Picture:Shah Rukh Khan and Son AbRam With Lionel Messi 


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Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of the city’s beloved Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), arrived at the stadium with his youngest son, AbRam Khan, to greet the Argentine World Cup-winning captain.

A Historic Handshake Between SRK and Messi and Viral Teaser


The encounter was a brief but significant highlight of the day's event. Videos shared widely across social media show Shah Rukh Khan, dressed stylishly in a muted ensemble, extending a warm handshake to Lionel Messi, who was accompanied by his teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul.

The meeting came just days after SRK fueled anticipation with a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter): "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." His presence confirmed that the day was indeed "completely Messi" for millions of fans.

AbRam’s Autograph Moment With Messi

The most "wholesome" moment of the historic crossover involved seven-year-old AbRam Khan.

The young fan, clearly thrilled to meet the global icon, stood by his father's side as the legends posed for photographs. AbRam presented a gift—an Argentina team jersey—to the footballer, who warmly bent down to chat with the child, sign the jersey, and pose for a memorable one-on-one picture. This heartfelt interaction cemented the meeting as an emotional highlight of the tour.


Videos: Shah Rukh Khan meets Lionel Messi. 


Beyond the Stadium Chaos

The meeting took place shortly before the main event was scheduled to begin, which was later marred by confusion and crowd control issues, forcing Messi to cut his stadium appearance short. However, the initial meeting between the two titans remained a golden moment, capturing the immense cultural capital each man holds globally.

Shah Rukh Khan's welcome symbolizes the overwhelming enthusiasm in India for Messi's return after 14 years, reinforcing Kolkata's place as a city that truly worships global football royalty.

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