Met Gala 2025: Indian stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani, and more shine bright at fashion’s grandest fest

Stars from film, music, and fashion converged at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, United States, on Tuesday (May 6), for the Met Gala, dubbed as ‘fashion’s biggest night out.’ The event, set to raise funds for the Costume Institute, grabbed the attention of viewers all around the world, but this year’s edition was particularly special to India as some of its biggest stars made stunning appearances at the blue carpet.

The event undoubtedly belonged to the ‘Baadshah of Bollywood,’ superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who made a grand debut to become the first-ever Indian male actor to attend the Met. One of the biggest living icons of Indian cinema, Khan dazzled on the Met carpet in a sublime black suit with gold accessories, a walking cane, a brooch and a long pendant bearing the letter K — for King Khan. Khan’s outfit was crafted by ace Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who also joined Khan on the blue carpet.

Meanwhile, Met Gala habitue Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads on the blue carpet with a tailored polka dot suit dress, a bespoke creation by Olivier Rousteing of Balmain. Accenting her gorgeous ensemble were dazzling high jewellery from Bvlgari, the luxury Italian house for which Chopra serves as a global ambassador. The star, accompanied by her husband and singer Nick Jonas, made her fifth appearance at the Met.

Bollywood fans who were glued to the live stream of the event also saw Indian actor Kiara Advani make her debut at the Met Gala. Kiara, an accomplished female star currently expecting her first child, glowed on the Met carpet in a stunning black-gold-white ensemble. In a tender celebration of motherhood, her black gown with gold embellishments and a long white trail bore a heart-shaped mini plate for the baby.

Oh, how can we forget Diljit Dosanjh’s mesmerising drip! The Indian pop star and actor, in his debut appearance at the Met Gala, wore a stunning royal Punjabi outfit. The custom-made number celebrating Diljit’s cultural roots is by ace designer Prabal Gurung.

The costume was also a nod to the evening’s dress code, “Tailored To You,” which meant the guests were bringing a part of their own cultural flair to their attire. The theme of the Met Gala is selected per the theme of the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition. And this year, the theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book ‘Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.’

The Met Gala is an annual fundraising affair for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. Started in 1948 by American fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert, the event has grown in prestige and scale over the years.