From superstar Shah Rukh Khan's stunning look in Sabyasachi's all-black creation to Diljit Dosanjh honouring his Sikh roots on a global platform, the Met Gala 2025 witnessed a strong Bollywood splash this year.
Shah Rukh Khan
SRK made quite the grand Met Gala debut in ace designer Sabyasachi created black floor-length, elongated coat in Tasmanian superfine wool with monogrammed Japanese horn buttons. The coat is hand canvassed, single-breasted with a peak collar and wide lapels. Paired with a crepe de chine silk shirt and tailored superfine wool trousers.
A pleated satin kamarbandh completed this bespoke look. SRK layered the outfit with a custom stack and complemented it with the Bengal Tiger Head Cane crafted in 18k gold with tourmalines, sapphires, old mine cut and brilliant cut diamonds.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Bollywood and Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads in a tailored polka dot suit dress, a bespoke creation by Olivier Rousteing of Balmain, perfectly in sync with the gala's theme: "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style".
The outfit was a stylish nod to the evening's theme, centred around Black sartorial identity and the historical exploration of the Black dandy. Her stunning ensemble was perfectly accented with dazzling high jewellery from Bvlgari, the luxury Italian house for which Chopra serves as a global ambassador, joining the ranks of stars like Zendaya and Anne Hathaway.
Accompanying her was husband Nick Jonas, himself no stranger to the Met Gala carpet, sporting in a tailored suit that complemented that of his wife.
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Diljit Dosanjh
Punjabi actor and singing sensation Diljit Dosanjh stunned everyone with his traditional yet modern appearance at the gala. He made a grand and historic debut, becoming the first Indian turban-wearing man to attend the iconic event.
Diljit honoured his Sikh roots on a global platform by wearing a turban (a symbol of Sikh identity), a kurta, and a tehmat (a long tunic and draped bottoms).
Dressed in a majestic Punjabi-inspired traditional outfit, Dosanjh paid tribute to his Punjabi heritage while making a bold fashion statement on one of the world's most-watched red carpets
Met Gala 2025 marked Diljit's debut at Hollywood's biggest fashion night. He became the first turbaned actor-singer to debut at the event in Nepalese American fashion designer Prabal Gurung's creations.
Kiara Advani
Actress Kiara Advani was another Bollywood debutant at Hollywood's biggest fashion night and publicly revealed her baby bump for the first time.
For the special gala night, she opted for a custom couture creation by renowned Indian designer Gaurav Gupta. The look also paid homage to the late Andre Leon Talley, legendary fashion editor and Black icon, through a dramatic double-panelled cape – a nod to his iconic silhouettes and influence on the fashion world.
Kiara looked stunning in a black gown that she paired with the golden breastplate. She also relied on accessories and wore charms on her nails along with chunky golden jewellery on her fingers. Her wavy hairdo gave a cute touch to her overall appearance.
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The 2025 Met Gala holds a special place for Indian fashion and cinema enthusiasts, as several Indian stars made grand appearances, including celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra, Reliance Industries Limited Director Isha Ambani, socialite Natasha Poonawalla, fashionista and entrepreneur Mona Patel and designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee himself in a pair of high-waisted black trousers.
This year's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", was an ode to Black fashion and its cultural impact, spanning from the 18th century to modern-day expressions. The concept takes inspiration from the influential 2009 book Slaves to Fashion by Monica L. Miller, exploring the notion of the Black dandy as a statement of style and identity. Curated by Andrew Bolton, the exhibit spotlights the fusion of fashion with historical and cultural narratives.
This edition of the gala was held as always at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York last week.
(ANI)