The fashion world’s biggest night is here, and the Met Gala 2025 is already creating waves! As the red carpet gets rolled out at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Indian celebrities are grabbing global headlines with their stylish entries. From debutantes to veterans, the presence of Indian stars at this year’s gala is bigger and bolder than ever.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, fondly known as the ‘King of Bollywood’, was spotted arriving in New York with his manager Pooja Dadlani, sparking buzz ahead of his much-anticipated Met Gala debut. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the megastar’s look under this year’s official dress code: “Tailored for You”, which celebrates the legacy of Black fashion and 300 years of dandyism.
Joining him is Kiara Advani, the stylish diva and Kabir Singh actress, who confirmed her attendance through an elegant Instagram post. The soon-to-be mom, expecting her first child with actor Sidharth Malhotra, teased fans with a sneak peek of her Met Gala invite set amidst pink roses, chocolates, and a “Mandarin Oriental, New York” cake. With her refined fashion sense, Kiara is set to make a memorable debut.
Punjabi music sensation Diljit Dosanjh is also making his first appearance at the Met Gala. Known for his effortless swag and experimental style, Diljit dropped hints through an Instagram story captioned “First Time” alongside an hourglass emoji, followed by a stylish snap of a Met Gala-branded bathrobe.
Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, no stranger to the Met Gala spotlight, is attending for the fifth time. The global icon will walk the red carpet in a custom outfit by luxury French fashion house Balmain, paired with a statement piece from Bulgari’s latest high jewellery collection. Her sophisticated style is expected to once again set the fashion bar high.
This year’s Met Gala 2025 theme, with the dress code “Tailored for You,” honors the art of personal expression in fashion. The theme also puts a spotlight on history’s most iconic dandy figures, and how the modern world continues to be influenced by them.
Over the years, Indian fashion icons like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Natasha Poonawalla, Isha Ambani, and designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee have graced the Met Gala red carpet, showcasing India’s growing influence in global fashion.
With this year’s impressive Indian representation—featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh, and Priyanka Chopra—the 2025 Met Gala is shaping up to be a landmark moment for South Asian glam on the world stage.
