Top Entertainment News Of The Day: SRK Meets GOAT Messi In Kolkata, Chola Actor Akhil Vishwanath Dies At 30

Wondering what happened in the world of entertainment on December 13? Here's our daily recap to get you caught up. Up first is the historic first meeting between Shah Rukh Khan and Lionel Messi in Kolkata,

where the two legends posed for an internet-breaking photo. In other tragic news, Chola actor Akhil Viswanath was found dead at age 30 at his residence. Read on to find out more about the day's other happening news.

Shah Rukh Khan, son AbRam meet Lionel Messi in India

The GOAT met the GOAT. Hindi cinema's greatest, Shah Rukh Khan, met the legendary footballer Lionel Messi in Kolkata on December 13. SRK's younger son AbRam accompanied his father for the once-in-a-lifetime meeting with the football star. While the event at Salt Lake Stadium was a big disaster that left ticket-holding fans disappointed, the two stars were able to have a quick meeting and pose for photos.

Chola actor Akhil Vishwanath dies at 30

Kerala State award-winning actor Akhil Viswanath was found dead at his residence. He was found unresponsive by his mother, Geetha. It is suspected that the young actor died by suicide. The 30-year-old had also worked in films like Operation Java and Maangaandi. Chola director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and co-star Joju George shared their condolences online.

Rajinikanth visits Tirupathi after 75th birthday celebrations

Right after celebrating his 75th birthday, Rajinikanth was accompanied by his family members at the Tirumala Tirupati temple to seek the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara. In the early hours of Saturday, December 13, the veteran actor, who celebrates 50 years in the industry, was seen entering the temple premises. A video clip of the South superstar with wife Latha, daughters Soundarya and Aishwarya, and grandson, Yatra Raja, has been making the rounds.

Salman Khan says 'Mujhse acting nahi hoti' at Red Sea Film Festival

Sikandar star Salman Khan's candid moment at the Red Sea International Film Festival is going viral. Salman felt that he wasn't much of an actor and said, "Acting has also left this generation. Toh mujhe nahi lagta ki main koi bahut hi kamaal ka actor hoon. You can catch me doing anything, but you can’t catch me acting. Woh hoti hi nahi mujhse. Jaisa feel hota hai, vaise karta hoon. Bas yahi hai." Fans disagreed and said that they could feel his emotions through his performances.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma arrive in Mumbai

Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were once again spotted in Mumbai at a private airport. The pair, who were without their children, waved to the paparazzi before getting into their car. Many fans speculated that the couple was going to meet the GOAT, Lionel Messi, during his India tour. Messi is arriving in Mumbai on December 14.

Hailee Steinfeld reveals she's pregnant with first child

Oscar nominee and Hawkeye star Hailee Steinfeld is expecting her first child with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. The couple was wed on May 31, 2025, in Santa Barbara after getting engaged in November 2024. Their pregnancy was announced on her Substack newsletter in a list of 29 favourite moments for her 29th birthday. At the end, there was a video revealing they were going to have a baby by posing with a little snowman.