–Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh made history with his Met Gala 2025 entry at the iconic Metropolitan Museum in New York City. Diljit honored his Sikh roots by strutting the iconic red carpet in a turban, kurta, and tehmat—a chic combination of a long tunic and draped pants. Diljit’s fusion of tradition and modern style was well-received by fans globally, especially the desi community.
Diljit’s fearless attire had nothing to do with fashion—it was all about cultural pride. Social media buzzed with reaction, with users commenting such things as “So proud” and “Goosebumps,” welcoming his display of Sikh identity on the larger platform of a global fashion show.
Shakira, Nicole, and Diljit Create Magic Together
Before walking on the red carpet, Diljit Dosanjh had a special pre-event photo shoot with Colombian sensation Shakira and American pop star Nicole Scherzinger. The three of them appeared stunning in pictures that immediately went viral on websites such as Reddit, where the fans couldn’t help but be in awe of the unusual crossover.
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A lovely behind-the-scenes clip posted later by Diljit’s team put some extra shine on the evening. In the clip, Shakira records a candid selfie video inside a posh car, greeting everyone sitting next to her. Turning the camera towards Diljit, she affectionately says, “Diljit! Diljit!”
The Punjabi icon replies with a modest Namaste gesture, and Shakira wishes fans in India a cheerful “Hi to India.” This touching moment of global music icons won hearts and spread like wildfire on social media.
Prabal Gurung Dresses Indian and International Stars
Both Diljit Dosanjh and Shakira stunned in ensemble pieces by Nepalese-American designer Prabal Gurung. Renowned for fusing cultures in his designs, Gurung’s ensemble pieces aptly reflected the evening’s theme and the individuals sporting them.
Diljit was one of the lucky few to be invited to Anna Wintour’s private Met Gala afterparty, further solidifying his emerging global profile. This also made him the first turbaned Indian actor-singer to walk the Met Gala carpet—a historic first.
Diljit’s Anticipation Before the Grand Event
A day before the gala, Diljit put up a light-hearted tweet on his social media page. He uploaded pictures of the special treats mailed by Met Gala organisers and included a playful caption in Punjabi, “MET GALA Tomorrow Daso Fer Ki Paiye Kal Nu Halaa Laa Laa Karauni An #metgala.” (MET Gala tomorrow, tell me what to wear for tomorrow. I’ll make a lot of noise and create a scene.)
Indian stars light up the Met Gala 2025
Apart from Diljit, other Indian celebrities were present at the Met Gala 2025. Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Kiara Advani, Isha Ambani, and Manish Malhotra made it to the news with their fashion-forward appearances, representing India’s cultural and fashion influence on the international platform.
