Is Shah Rukh Khan walking the Met Gala 2025 red carpet? The internet thinks so! – The Times of India

As the fashion world braces for Met Gala 2025, anticipation is at an all-time high. Set to take place on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this year’s gala promises a spectacular display of couture under the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired by Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book Slaves to Fashion. The official dress code, “Tailored for You,” has already sparked global conversations about craftsmanship, personal expression, and style reinvention.

While the Met Gala is known for its Hollywood-heavy guest list, Bollywood has steadily carved out its presence on the famed steps—thanks to style icons like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt. However, 2025 could mark a groundbreaking shift: the debut of not one, but two Indian celebrities, one of them reportedly a Bollywood superstar making his red carpet entry in collaboration with what insiders are calling “the biggest designer of our generation.”
While actress Kiara Advani is rumoured to be making her Met Gala debut this year, possibly flaunting her baby bump, the Internet is abuzz with speculation over the identity of the mystery male celebrity. Fashion watchdog Diet Sabya ignited the frenzy with a cryptic post on Instagram, “STOP THE PRESSES!!! The impossible just happened! Two titans of their craft—the greatest Bollywood superstar and the biggest designer of our -generation are joining forces for their Met Gala 2025 debut… HISTORY in the making!”

Naturally, fans and fashion sleuths wasted no time jumping into the guessing game. Reddit threads have exploded with theories, with Shah Rukh Khan emerging as the frontrunner. “The greatest Bollywood superstar” tag seems tailor-made for him, and many speculate a collaboration with Sabyasachi could be in the works. Others are betting on Ranbir Kapoor or Ranveer Singh, especially since Ranbir has a high-stakes international film, Ramayana, to promote, and Ranveer is known for his flamboyant fashion statements.
Adding fuel to the fire, the original Diet Sabya post was liked by none other than Alia Bhatt, raising eyebrows and fanning further speculation. Some fans are even decoding emojis used in the post – like a tiger, possibly hinting at Sabyasachi.

While no official confirmation has been made, one thing’s for sureif a male Bollywood star does step onto the Met Gala carpet this year, it’ll be a historic first. Whether it’s SRK, Ranbir, or Ranveer, the fashion world is watching, and expectations are sky-high.
Thumb image is an AI rendition of how Shah Rukh Khan may look at the Met Gala, in case he makes an appearance.