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Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
From Shah Rukh Khan to Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Indian-origin stars who attended 2025 Met Gala
Shah Rukh Khan boldly embraced his 'King Khan' identity for his Met Gala debut, wearing an all-black Sabyasachi suit with a tiger cane, layered jewels, and a kamarbandh. Source: X A celebration of fortitude and motherhood, Kiara Advani's Met Gala debut in Gaurav Gupta's "Bravehearts" outfit was designed prior to her pregnancy announcement and combined art, passion, and culture with exquisite detail. Source: X Diljit Dosanjh's debut at the Met Gala was a potent cultural statement. He displayed his individuality with beautiful accessories, the Mool Mantra, and the map of Punjab while sporting Prabal Gurung's "Maharaja look." Source: X Isha Ambani dazzled at the Met Gala in a custom Anamika Khanna outfit. With intricate embroidery and diamond jewellery, she embraced the 'Tailored for You' theme with elegance and cultural flair. Source: X With her stunning fusion of vintage charm and contemporary glitz, Priyanka Chopra Jonas stunned at the 2025 Met Gala wearing a couture Balmain gown and a Bvlgari Magnus emerald necklace. Source: X Manish Malhotra debuted at the Met Gala wearing a structured-shouldered cape with embellishments, a vest, and a tie. In keeping with this year's theme, his unique appearance garnered plaudits on social media. Source: X Indians steal the spotlight at Met Gala 2024
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here's what's written on the back of Diljit Dosanjh's Maharaja-inspired Met Gala 2025 outfit
With his majestic demeanor on the red carpet at the Met Gala 2025, Diljit Dosanjh created history. The singer-actor, known for fusing his Punjabi background with international style, wore a specially designed Maharaja-inspired outfit to the event, honouring India's royal past while making a more profound cultural statement. The man's attire, which was inspired by the Maharaja of Patiala Sir Bhupinder Singh, prompted the internet to go crazy. Here's a look at his outfit and its details. What's written on the back of Diljit Dosanjh's Met Gala 2025 outfit Diljit wore a sherwani-inspired angrakha by Prabal Gurung in a pure ivory color, accessorised with a turban (also known as a pag), a matching cape, and imperial jewelry. However, the small embellishments woven into the fabric were what really set it apart. The Mool Mantra embroidery was one of the cape's most meaningful features. Additionally, we can observe Gurmukhi letters wrapped in the Punjab map at the back. Diljit Dosanjh and his Punjabi roots Diljit has maintained a strong bond with his Punjabi heritage since the start of his career. His work has contributed to the globalisation of Punjabi music by fusing modern elements with traditional Punjabi beats. Diljit has utilised his popularity to draw attention to the challenges that Punjab faces. In 2020–2021, he was among the few well-known figures to publicly endorse the farmers' demonstrations. He frequently talks about how his upbringing in a Punjabi family influenced his morals and how his roots and beliefs help him stay grounded. Met Gala 2025 theme This year's Met Gala theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Monica L. Miller's 2009 book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity served as its inspiration. The Tailored for You dress code for this year's Met Gala alludes to the menswear, a rare inclusion.
Indian Express
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Diljit Dosanjh debuts his ‘Maharaja of Patiala' look at the Met Gala in a white cape with the Punjabi mool mantra and the state's map embroidered on it
Diljit Dosanjh made a statement as big as his jewels for his Met Gala debut. Dressed in an ivory ensemble by Prabal Gurung, the 41-year-old Punjabi icon quietly commanded attention — not through excess, but through a deeply personal tribute to his roots. The Nepali designer, known for beautifully blending East and West, crafted a look that nodded to Dosanjh's Sikh heritage while meeting the night's theme of 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style'. Diljit's outfit — a sherwani-inspired angrakha in a crisp ivory hue — was paired with a matching cape, turban (or pag), and regal jewellery. But what made it extraordinary wasn't just the silhouette or sparkle — it was the subtle details stitched into the fabric. One of the cape's most profound elements was the embroidery of the Mool Mantra in Gurmukhi script, alongside a golden map of Punjab. The Mool Mantra, central to Sikh philosophy, isn't just a prayer — it's a worldview. Opening the Guru Granth Sahib, it begins with: 'Ik Onkar, Satnam, Karta Purakh, Nirbhau, Nirvair, Akaal Moorat, Ajooni, Saibhang, Gurprasad.' Translated, it affirms that There is One Universal Creator, whose name is truth, who creates, is fearless, without hate, timeless, unborn, self-existent, and realised by the Guru's grace. By carrying this on his back — quite literally — Diljit wasn't just making a fashion statement. For a diaspora artist whose global rise hasn't diluted his cultural core, this was the perfect way to narrate that story. To complete the look, layers of emerald and pearl jewellery, ornate rings, and brooches brought a regal shimmer, reminiscent of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, known for his legendary opulence and unapologetic grandeur. It was a nod to Sikh royalty and Indian craftsmanship.
