3 min read<\/span>Kochi<\/span>Updated: May 5, 2026 05:50 AM IST<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Met Gala 2026 Indian celebrities:<\/strong> A year after his close friend and Bollywood\u2019s Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan took the Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/strong><\/a> in New York City and the entire internet by storm with his iconic debut at the annual Met Gala<\/strong><\/a>, director-producer Karan Johar made heads turn at the event in a Manish Malhotra creation. Widely regarded as the world\u2019s most prestigious and glamorous fashion event, the Met Gala 2026<\/strong><\/a> featured the theme \u201cFashion is Art.\u201d<\/p>\n Karan Johar walked the red carpet in a Manish Malhotra ensemble, inspired by the art of Raja Ravi Varma. He wore a sharply tailored black sherwani layered with a dramatic, floor-length cape.\u00a0The cape is richly detailed with ornate gold embroidery and features vivid, painting-like panels inspired by Raja Ravi Varma<\/span><\/span>, depicting classical Indian figures, palace scenes, and cultural motifs. The look balances regal opulence with contemporary flair, elevated further by his signature styling, tinted sunglasses and bold rings, giving the heritage-inspired outfit a distinctly modern, cinematic edge.<\/span><\/p>\n The filmmaker took to Instagram to share his look for the Met Gala 2026 and wrote, \u201c<\/span>Framed In Eternity. Inspired by the art of Raja Ravi Varma. Raja Ravi Varma felt right because his work does something I\u2019ve always tried to do in cinema. He painted feelings. And who better than my oldest partner in crime & fashion to help me bring this to life other than Manish Malhotra. To bring our Indian culture to the global stage with the vision of couture and gratitude woven together, is an art form in itself which he has mastered. You made me feel like a canvas for your art, thank you!\u201d<\/p>\n Don\u2019t Miss | Met Gala 2026: Theme, who\u2019s attending, when and where to watch, and why it\u2019s facing boycott calls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In a conversation with Eyewitness News Morning, celebrity designer Manish Malhotra had recently confirmed Karan\u2019s Met Gala attendance<\/strong><\/a> this time. Opening up about his Met Gala debut last year, he said, \u201cLast year was my first time, and it was an incredible experience \u2014 walking the red carpet and designing for Coco Jones and Natasha Poonawalla. This year, I\u2019ll be designing for a very prominent director known for both his films and fashion \u2014 Karan Johar. He\u2019s a close friend, and I\u2019m excited to see what we bring to the red carpet. We also did some jewellery detailing for Rihanna last time, and there\u2019s much more to come.\u201d<\/p>\n This edition of the Met Gala also featured the who\u2019s who of global show business. From The Devil Wears Prada<\/strong><\/a> stars Anne Hathaway to Margot Robbie, Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney, several celebs walked the red carpet this time too.<\/p>\n Models Hailey Bieber, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner, and Naomi Campbell also graced the red carpet.<\/p>\n While Priyanka Chopra, a regular at the Met Gala, gave this year\u2019s edition a miss, Indian celebrities like Isha Ambani, Ananya Birla attended the event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\nMet Gala 2026 guests<\/h2>\n
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