Diljit Dosanjh didn’t just attend the Met Gala this year—he made it a moment. The beloved Punjabi artist turned heads and set social media ablaze with his royal Punjabi outfit.
Clad in a custom creation by designer Prabal Gurung and styled by Abhilasha Devnani, Dosanjh wore an ivory and gold sherwani with a twist. The traditional silhouette was elevated by a flowing cape, richly hand-embroidered with golden thread. It featured Gurmukhi script and the map of Punjab, stitched meticulously by a “team of 50 artisans over four days,” according to Vogue India. Peacocks and roses were stitched along with French knot detailing on the silk cape.
Completing his majestic look was a jewel-studded turban with a feather, an homage to royal headwear, and a heavy diamond necklace designed by Golecha’s Jewels—reminiscent of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh’s legendary Patiala necklace. On his wrist, a Panthère de Cartier watch added a sleek, modern contrast to the regal ensemble.
But Dosanjh didn’t stop at fashion. He added a meaningful cultural symbol in place of the Western dandy cane—carrying a lion-headed, jewel-encrusted kirpan.
The 2025 Met Gala saw the highest number of Indian-origin celebrities at the event up untill now. Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan made a memorable debut at the Met Gala, becoming the first Indian male actor to attend the event. He wore a custom ensemble by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, featuring a tailored, floor-length coat made from fine Tasmanian wool, accented with Japanese horn buttons. The look was completed with layered talismanic chains, a crystal-studded ‘K’ pendant, a diamond star brooch, multiple rings, and an 18k gold cane adorned with precious stones.
Other stars like Priyanka Chopra, Kiara Advani and Isha Ambani also made their presence known.
