Bollywood’s Met Gala Journey: From Priyanka’s Trench Coat To Shah Rukh’s Debut

The Met Gala, held annually at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, has become a stage where Indian celebrities showcase their fashion prowess. Over the years, stars like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, and Isha Ambani have made headlines with their bold and glamorous looks.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas: The Breakthrough

2017 debut: Ralph Lauren trench coat gown with a dramatic train.

2018: Velvet Ralph Lauren gown with a gold headpiece.

2019: Dior feathered fantasy for the Camp theme.

2023: Valentino black gown with cape and gloves.

2025: Balmain polka-dotted ensemble with emerald necklace.

Deepika Padukone: Early Adopter

2017: Satin Tommy Hilfiger gown.

2018: Sculptural red Prabal Gurung gown.

2019: Voluminous pink Zac Posen gown, anticipating Barbiecore aesthetics.

Alia Bhatt And New Entrants

2023 debut: White Prabal Gurung gown inspired by Chanel.

2025: Returned with a sari-inspired gown featuring a 23-foot train.

Other Indian Icons

Isha Ambani: Multiple appearances, including a black Prabal Gurung gown in 2023.

Natasha Poonawalla: Known for avant-garde couture, debuted in 2018.

Sudha Reddy: Only Indian at the 2021 Met Gala.

Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani: Joined the red carpet in 2025, expanding India’s representation.

Key Highlights

•⁠  ⁠Priyanka Chopra Jonas remains the most consistent Indian Met Gala attendee

•⁠  ⁠Deepika Padukone’s 2019 Zac Posen gown anticipated Barbiecore fashion

•⁠  ⁠Alia Bhatt debuted in 2023 with Prabal Gurung couture

•⁠  ⁠Isha Ambani and Natasha Poonawalla added glamour with multiple appearances

•⁠  ⁠Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani, and Diljit Dosanjh marked a 2025 surge in Indian presence

Sources: Outlook India, Indiatimes, Times Now