- By Aarushi Raina
- Tue, 06 May 2025 10:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
After breaking the internet with his Met Gala debut, Shah Rukh Khan shared his thoughts on the fashion night. The Bollywood superstar has etched his name in history as the first Indian male actor to walk the prestigious Met Gala red carpet. Several photos and videos from the event went viral, and King Khan's look caught everyone's attention. After sending fans into a frenzy, he finally shared a post for the first time since his appearance. He admitted that the Met Gala is not his 'space,' but thanked designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for introducing him to it.
Shah Rukh brought his timeless charm with Bollywood magic to Hollywood's biggest night. Overwhelmed with all the love and response to his Gala's debut, he took to his Instagram handle and posted, "Thx Sabyasachi & ur whole team for introducing me to the Met Gala. It’s not my ‘space’ but u made me feel so comfortable…becos u, like me, believe…Style & Fashion…is just being who you are. And all of u made me feel like a ‘K’!"
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Soon after his first post, fans and industry members flocked into the comments section. Actress Aditi Rao Hydari wrote, "The bestest ever… forever." One user wrote, "Met Gala? No, it’s the king’s show now." Another comment read, "King slaying on a Global Level!!." Other comments read, "King for a reason."
Quick Recap To SRK's Met Gala 2025 Look
Shah Rukh Khan slayed the Met Gala in an all-black ensemble from Sabyasachi's collection. Keeping up with the theme of the event, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style and the dress code was Tailored for You, he donned a floor-length elongated coat made from superfine Tasmanian wool with a crepe de chine silk button-down shirt and tailored wool trousers. To complement his look, the designer layered with a custom stack of jewellery and complemented with The Bengal Tiger Head Cane. His diamond-studded letter ‘K’ stole the spotlight.
After walking the red carpet, SRK talked about his Met Gala debut in conversation with Times Magazine. He said, “It’s important to represent my countrymen and people. India is taking a stand in a lot of things and it’s important to have our presence felt.” The King Khan of Bollywood also admired this year’s Met Gala theme, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’. He added, “I liked what it stood for—the concept of revolution and resolution, not through anger or fighting, but by being exuberant and artistic. Dressing up in a way that made a statement.”
Besides King Khan, Indian celebs Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh and Priyanka Chopra Jonas also light up Met Gala 2025 with their presence.