Shah Rukh Khan Met Gala 2025 Debut: Shah Rukh Khan has officially made history — becoming the first Indian male actor to grace the prestigious red carpet of the Met Gala this year. Dressed in a sharp black suit adorned with statement jewellery by Sabyasachi, SRK looked every bit the global icon he is. The videos and photos from the night have set the internet ablaze, with fans celebrating his iconic fashion moment.
However, amid the glamour, one moment has stirred controversy. In a now-viral video from the red carpet — shared widely on X (formerly Twitter) — the Badshah of Bollywood can be seen introducing himself to a red carpet host, who appeared unaware of who he was. “I’m Shah Rukh,” he says, before proceeding to speak about the significance of the Met Gala.
The moment has not gone down well with his fans, who are calling out the global media for not recognising one of the world’s biggest movie stars. “It’s 2025. If you’re covering the Met Gala, you should know who Shah Rukh Khan is,” one user posted on X. Another wrote on Reddit, “Hopefully they go home and Google him and see how POPULAR he really is.” Others are questioning how the media can overlook a figure with over three decades of global cinematic influence.
Speaking to a reporter about his look for the night and his thoughts on the MET Gala, Shah Rukh Khan said, “My designer, Sabyasachi, he thought of it, and thought of it as an expression of freedom and trying to be resolute and resilient against things that can oppress you.” The reporter went on to ask him, “Have you ever heard of this or have you had ideas before and never tested it?” SRK admitted, “Honestly, no, but I got to know now. So the last 20 days, I got to understand what it was. And being an actor, I thought it was very interesting how the resolve to change things without oppression or anger, but have exuberance of art in it. So, yeah, that was marvelous.”
