In a moment that lit up New York’s star-studded skyline, Bollywood’s king, Shah Rukh Khan, made his much-anticipated Met Gala debut in 2025, clad in a look as commanding as his legacy. Designed by the maestro Sabyasachi Mukherjee, SRK’s ensemble was a bold fusion of royalty and rebellion—anchored by a dramatic black outfit, a glimmering ‘K’ medallion, and a regal scepter that echoed his cinematic reign.

Taking to Instagram after his debut, Shah Rukh shared a monochrome and a full-colour photo from the night, each image exuding his signature charm. But it was his caption that struck a chord with fans:

“Thanks @sabyasachiofficial & your whole team for introducing me to the Met Gala. It’s not my ‘space’ but you made me feel so comfortable… because you, like me, believe… Style & Fashion is just being who you are. And all of you made me feel like a ‘K’!”

Despite being thousands of miles from home, SRK's global stardom was unmistakable. Outside his hotel, fans erupted into chants of his name, turning the sidewalks of New York into a scene straight out of a Bollywood premiere. Yet, on the red carpet, hosts Teyana Taylor and Ego Nwodim appeared blissfully unaware of the megastar they were speaking to. Unfazed and ever-gracious, Shah Rukh spoke about how his children were more excited than he was—and how, despite years of performing on the world’s biggest stages, he still felt nervous stepping into this new world of high fashion.