The Bollywood actor appeared on the Met Gala red carpet for the first time, but a viral moment triggered debate online. Shah Rukh Khan, known globally as the ‘King of Bollywood’ and the ‘King of Romance,’ made history by becoming the first Indian male actor to attend the prestigious Met Gala. While his grand appearance made headlines, a brief but awkward moment caught on video sparked criticism on social media.

Host fails to recognize Shah Rukh Khan

As Shah Rukh walked the red carpet, the event’s host seemed unfamiliar with him. SRK then politely introduced himself, saying, “I’m Shah Rukh,” before continuing to speak about the importance of the Met Gala. The moment disappointed fans, many of whom felt the host should have known such a major global celebrity.

SRK explains his Met Gala look

Shah Rukh revealed that his outfit and concept were created by designer Sabyasachi, who wanted the look to symbolize strength and artistic freedom. The superstar explained, “My designer, Sabyasachi, he thought of it, and thought of it as an expression of freedom and trying to be resolute and resilient against things that can oppress you.”

When asked if he had heard about the Met Gala before or previously considered attending, SRK responded honestly, “Honestly, no, but I got to know now. So the last 20 days, I got to understand what it was. And being an actor, I thought it was very interesting how the resolve to change things without oppression or anger, but have exuberance of art in it. So, yeah, that was marvellous.”

For his debut, Shah Rukh Khan wore a sleek black suit by Sabyasachi, enhanced with statement jewellery, adding a touch of glamour to his otherwise classic look. His outfit aligned with the Met Gala’s theme of bold expression and artistic defiance.

A proud moment with some controversy

Despite the confusion on the red carpet, Shah Rukh Khan’s appearance marked a major moment for Indian representation on a global fashion platform. His fans celebrated his milestone, even as many demanded greater awareness from international event hosts about global icons like him.