05-05-2025
Shah Rukh Khan Fans Brave NYC Rains To Witness His Iconic Met Gala 2025 Debut
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For the grand occasion, Shah Rukh Khan is expected to wear an outfit designed by celebrated Indian couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The look is being kept tightly under wraps.
Shah Rukh Khan's global fanbase is out in full force as the actor prepares to make his highly anticipated Met Gala debut. Members of the SRK Universe fan group gathered outside the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City on Monday, holding posters and chanting slogans in support of the superstar. Even heavy rain didn't dampen their spirits, with fans seen standing soaked but smiling, hoping to catch a glimpse of the actor before he walks the Met Gala red carpet for the very first time.
One of the posters read, 'Welcome to NYC, SRK," as the excitement in the crowd was palpable. This marks a landmark moment for Shah Rukh Khan, not just in his career but also in Indian pop culture, as he joins the elite list of Indian stars making an impact on global fashion's biggest night.
The SRK Universe team is all set to welcome King Khan — the excitement is sky-high and hearts are racing!The King is arriving, and we can't keep calm!Let the celebration begin! 😍♥️SRK AT MET GALA @iamsrk @srkuniverse_usa #ShahRukhKhan #KingKhan #SRK #MetGala2025 …
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) May 5, 2025
Ahead of the event, SRK's longtime manager Pooja Dadlani offered a tiny glimpse of their day in New York. Sharing a short video on her Instagram Stories, Pooja filmed the fog-covered skyline from their hotel room. 'The D Day! But where's NY? #foggy," she wrote, referring to the gloomy weather that blanketed the city.
For the grand occasion, Shah Rukh Khan is expected to wear an outfit designed by celebrated Indian couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The look is being kept tightly under wraps, but the collaboration hints at a significant fashion moment for Indian couture on the global stage.
Alongside Shah Rukh Khan, other prominent Indian attendees at this year's Met Gala include Priyanka Chopra, Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh, Isha Ambani and Natasha Poonawalla. The annual event, held at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, supports the Costume Institute and is curated around a specific fashion theme.
The red carpet coverage for Indian viewers begins at 2:00 a.m. IST on Tuesday, May 6, with Vogue's official livestream starting at 3:30 a.m. IST across digital platforms.
On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next film, King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film features Suhana Khan, Abhay Verma, Abhishek Bachchan, and Arshad Warsi in pivotal roles.
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