Shah Rukh Khan Turns Super Fan of Football Legend Lionel Messi, Waits in Queue to Meet Him

Mumbai / Kolkata:
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, popularly known as the “King Khan” of Hindi cinema, once again won hearts with his humility and simplicity. Despite being one of the biggest global film icons with millions of fans worldwide, Shah Rukh Khan was recently seen standing patiently in a queue to meet his favourite sports star — football legend Lionel Messi.

A video of Shah Rukh Khan meeting Messi has gone viral on social media, delighting fans across the world. The meeting took place during Argentine football star Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour, when Messi visited Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday (13th) to unveil his 70-foot-tall statue.

Shah Rukh Khan attended the event along with his son AbRam. Displaying his well-known modest nature, the Bollywood superstar waited in line and met Messi respectfully. During the interaction, Shah Rukh Khan also took an autograph from Messi for his son, making the moment extra special. Fans described the meeting of the “King of Bollywood” and the “GOAT of Football” as a truly iconic moment.

The viral video shows Shah Rukh Khan accompanied by his manager Pooja Dadlani and his security personnel. The clip has been widely shared and praised, with fans applauding Shah Rukh Khan for remaining grounded despite his immense stardom.

Shah Rukh Khan, who has ruled Bollywood with films like Baazigar, Darr, Anjaam, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Dil To Pagal Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Veer-Zaara, has often spoken about his love for football. His admiration for Lionel Messi has now become evident through this heartwarming moment.

Messi Arrives in Mumbai Today

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is scheduled to arrive in Mumbai today (14th) as part of his India tour. He will attend events at Wankhede Stadium and Brabourne Stadium. The programme will begin at 4:30 pm with live performances by artists, followed by a celebrity football match at 5:00 pm.

At 5:30 pm, Messi will meet dignitaries in the VIP box and later interact with fans on the field. Following reports of damage to the stadium during the Kolkata event, Mumbai Police and security agencies have been put on high alert to ensure tight security arrangements.

Messi’s visit to India after 14 years has generated massive excitement among fans, with grand welcomes being organised across cities.