Indian stars lit up the Met Gala blue carpet. Bollywood’s Badshah Shah Rukh Khan, global music icon Diljit Dosanjh, mom-to-be Kiara Advani and a stylish Priyanka Chopra made high-voltage appearances in stunning looks by top Indian designers. Regulars Isha Ambani and Natasha Poonawalla continued their reign of high fashion. Isha stunned in a regal Anamika Khanna creation, while Natasha brought avant-garde drama in a Manish Malhotra ensemble.SRK’s ‘K’ an eyesore Shah Rukh Khan wore a floor-length black trench coat layered over an unbuttoned shirt. He accessorized his look, created by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, with heavy and chunky jewellery — from choker chains to statement diamond-studded pendants emblazoned with ‘K’ and ‘SRK’. OTT rings and a tiger-topped walking stick added power to the superstar who is known for his king-size aura. However, a section of his fans found the look underwhelming. They felt that the actor played it too safe at an event which is known celebrate flamboyant fashion. A big talking point was the ‘K’ pendant dangling around his neck. While some felt it looked too clunky, a few others said that it showed nothing but the creative bankruptcy of the designer. Some wondered if it was SRK who had instructed the designer to stick to the basics. Ever the charmer Shah Rukh Khan, true to form, brought his trademark humour, humility, and heart. The Bollywood icon introduced himself to the international press with a grin and his signature charm: “I’m Shah Rukh Khan,” he said simply, those famous dimples on full display. Explaining his late entry into the Met universe, SRK quipped, “I have little kids who are excited about the Met. I don’t know if I would have come here on my own, but when Sabya (designer Sabyasachi) asked me, they went – ‘wow’. I’m not sure if that was ‘wow, they called you’ or ‘wow, you’ll be good on it.’” Diljit: Jewels, juttis and wow! Diljit Dosanjh channeled full Maharaja energy in an all-white Prabal Gurung creation that screamed royalty. Topped with an ivory turban, feathered plume, and kalgi, the look paid homage to Sikh heritage. Layered with rubies, emeralds, pearls and a ceremonial sword, the ensemble was peak opulence. While some questioned its fit with the Met theme, fans agreed on one thing — the man looked majestic. Motherhood moment and some deja vu Making her Met Gala debut with a baby bump and a bold message, Kiara Advani wore a sculptural Gaurav Gupta gown that fused fashion and motherhood. Kiara’s gown featured an antique gold breastplate adorned with ghungroos and crystals. Two symbolic forms — Mother Heart and Baby Heart — were linked by a chain umbilical cord, representing motherhood. Her double-panelled cape paid tribute to the late Andre Leon Talley, legendary fashion editor and Black icon. The look earned praise for the hairstyle and her pregnancy glow, but also sparked déja vu — the breastplate is the mainstay of many Gaurav Gupta outfits. Fans were quick to note its resemblance to earlier designs and even Aishwarya Rai’s Cannes appearances. Still, Kiara carried it off with grace. Old glamour, new chic In comparison to other Indians on the blue carpet, Priyanka Chopra’s look was a tad understated, but it does not mean that the confident diva did not serve. In fact, she was one of the few who followed the theme, wearing a sharply-tailored gown with polka dot nostalgia. What also caught everyone’s attention was the tennis-ball sized emerald in her Bvlgari necklace. Dressed in a polka dot jacket, matching dress and a flowing train, Priyanka made a dazzling entry. Fans gasped as she removed her jacket in a dramatic flourish, revealing a stylish dress, designed by Olivier Rousteing for Balmain. An oversized black hat completed her look.
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