Lionel Messi’s Mumbai event turns awkward as Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff get booed

A viral video has taken the Internet by storm, showing Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff being booed by the crowd at Lionel Messi’s event in Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The incident occurred during the felicitation ceremony, where fans were more interested in seeing the football legend than the Bollywood stars.

at wankhede stadium fans didn’t come to cheer bollywood celebrities or politicians. They're came for the messi and sports and made it clear by booing the tiger shroff and ajay devgan 😭😭 . Respect for the CROWD pic.twitter.com/jPY9PtrWmi

— Pikachu (@11eleven_4us) December 14, 2025

Tiger Shroff was introduced as a ‘youth icon’ and ‘India’s youngest action star’, representing Project Mahadeva, an initiative to scout and train young football talent. However, the crowd wasn’t impressed, and loud boos erupted from the stands. Ajay Devgn, who was praised for his disciplined work, faced a similar reaction.

Lionel Messi, who was standing nearby, seemed amused by the situation, while Sachin Tendulkar received the loudest cheers from the crowd. The incident highlights the fans’ enthusiasm for the football icon and their lack of interest in the Bollywood celebrities.

The video has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with some users praising the crowd for their honesty and others criticising the organisers for inviting Bollywood stars.