It finally happened — Shah Rukh Khan has officially entered the Met Gala universe, and trust us, he didn’t just show up. He shut. it. down.
On Monday night, Bollywood’s eternal heartthrob made history by being the first Indian male actor to grace fashion’s most elite red carpet. And no, he didn’t come to play — he came to reign, reports Gulf News.
Punjabi pop star and actor Diljith Dosanjh also brought in the swag, but more on that later.
Before hitting the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, SRK gave fans a moment outside NYC’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Cue the royal wave, air kisses, and some serious King Khan energy. The internet — predictably — went wild.
Fashion gossip overlord Diet Sabya couldn’t resist sharing a clip of the moment Shah Rukh emerged from his hotel in an all-black Sabyasachi power suit — think suave meets sherwani with swagger. And just when we thought it couldn’t get more extra, he whipped out a tiger sceptre. That’s right. A tiger sceptre. Modern Maharaja realness? Absolutely.
But the pièce de résistance? That blinged-out 'K' necklace casually flaunting his royal alias — King Khan. Add a cascade of gold chains and voilà: this was not just a look, it was a statement.
Of course, SRK’s trusted manager Pooja Dadlani was by his side as he served looks, legacy, and a little bit of Leo energy. As soon as the visuals hit socials, fans went full meltdown mode. “How cool,” gushed one. “Dapper,” sighed another. Understatements of the year.
Meanwhile, designer Sabyasachi — clearly feeling his own fantasy — confirmed the collaboration with not one but two Insta Story drops: “KING KHAN” and “KING KHAN BENGAL TIGER,” with his signature Bengal tiger logo. Subtle? Never. Effective? Always.
And if you're still wondering whether he nailed this year’s Met Gala theme, “Tailoring Black Style,” the answer is: he tailored it, owned it, and turned it into a cinematic climax.
Other desi powerhouses like Kiara Advani, Priyanka Chopra, and Isha Ambani may have brought the glam — but let’s be real, Shah Rukh Khan brought the grandeur.
