Shah Rukh Khan To Meet Lionel Messi At Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium? Actor Drops Big Hint

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has sparked massive excitement among fans after hinting at a possible meeting with football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata. On Thursday, SRK took to social media to reveal that he may be sharing the stage with the global icon during an event scheduled for 13 December at Salt Lake Stadium, sending the internet into a frenzy.

Shah Rukh Khan wrote on X, "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."

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The buzz grows even stronger as Lionel Messi arrives in India for the GOAT India Tour, a three-city, three-day event that offers fans a rare opportunity to see one of football’s greatest legends up close.

Fans soon took to the comments section and dropped heartfelt reactions. A fan commented, "King Khan meets Messi! Epic," another one wrote, "Sir, you just show up… Bengal’s crowd will take care of making the day truly ‘Messi’," a fan wrote, "Scheduling chaos but vibes immaculate may your Kolkata ride go full-on Messi mode. See you on the 13th, Salt Lake turning into a whole highlight reel," another one wrote, "Sir, just promise us one thing—you won't try to sign him as an opener for KKR! We know how much you love collecting GOATs."

Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for King. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is a high-octane action thriller from Red Chillies Entertainment and is poised to be one of 2026’s biggest films. Shah Rukh Khan leads the cast alongside his daughter Suhana Khan, who makes her big-screen debut, while Abhishek Bachchan plays the antagonist.

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