Kareena Kapoor Only Bollywood Star in Messi’s India Tour Post

Lionel Messi’s whirlwind India tour has concluded, and Kareena Kapoor Khan has emerged as the sole Bollywood star to feature in the football legend’s official Instagram post from the GOAT India Tour 2025. The actress introduced her sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, to the Argentine icon during his visit to the country. While other prominent Bollywood personalities including Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff met Messi during the tour, none managed to secure a spot in his official announcement.

A Grand Tour Across Four Cities

Messi’s India tour spanned four major cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. The tour began on a chaotic note in Kolkata, where stadium vandalism occurred following a poorly organized meet-and-greet that frustrated fans. Despite the rocky start, Messi went on to engage warmly with audiences, celebrities, and sports personalities throughout his journey. In his Instagram caption, Messi expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality, writing, “Namaste India! What incredible visits to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.”

Messi’s Spiritual Connect with India

Beyond celebrity interactions, Messi concluded his tour with a meaningful visit to Vantara, a wildlife rescue and conservation center in Jamnagar established by the Reliance Foundation. Accompanied by Anant Ambani, Messi participated in traditional Hindu rituals including Nariyal Utsarg and Matka Phod, symbolizing goodwill and auspicious beginnings. He also performed prayers at the temple, participated in Maha Aarti, and engaged in various pujas. The visit highlighted the alignment between Messi’s Leo Messi Foundation’s social mission and Vantara’s compassionate animal care vision.