Amidst much speculation, it appears that Bollywood’s King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan may just be on his way to making his highly anticipated Met Gala debut next Monday.
Fans could not keep calm when they got what is said to be a tease from Khan’s longtime manager, Pooja Dadlani. The buzz began when Pooja ‘liked’ a post on the Instagram account DietSabya, claiming that the Bollywood superstar would be attending the prestigious fashion event. The viral post had the caption that read, “National headlines. Threads in meltdown. Entertainment sites foaming at the mouth. Twitter frenzy et al. Time to shut it down lol. We at DietSabya can confirm: Yes, that is indeed SRK—India’s undisputed generational superstar—making his Met Gala debut in May 2025.”
Reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan will be dressed in a stunning creation by celebrated designer Sabyasachi, making his debut at the fashion world’s most glamorous night even more iconic.
With fans already counting down the days to the big gala, here’s all you need to know about one of the most anticipated parties in the world…
When is the Met Gala?
The gala happens the first Monday in May – this year, May 5.
What is the theme?
This year, the theme – “Tailored For You” – is focused on classic tailoring. As always, the dress code is inspired by the spring exhibit at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” is the first Met show to focus exclusively on Black designers, and the first in more than 20 years to have a menswear theme. The show looks at the evolution of Black style over the centuries through the lens of dandyism.
What exactly is the Met Gala?
Not everyone knows that the gala is actually a fundraiser for the Costume Institute, the only self-funding department at the Met. Last year the evening brought in a whopping sum of more than $26 million to the museum’s coffers.
Was it always this big?
Definitely not. It started in 1948 as a Manhattan society midnight supper – held at various places like the Waldorf Astoria and the Rainbow Room. It took many years before it turned into a global event and one of the starriest nights of the year.
Who’s hosting the 2025 Met Gala?
Each year brings a new group of celebrity co-chairs. This year they are Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky – along with Anna Wintour, the influential Vogue editor who always oversees the proceedings. NBA superstar LeBron James is honorary chair.
Who else is attending the Met Gala so far?
Word on attendees trickles out slowly in the weeks leading up to the event. But this year there’s also a huge additional host committee with stars from various fields. (They don’t have specific host duties, other than showing up and, it goes without saying, looking fabulous.)
It includes athletes Simone Biles and husband Jonathan Owens, Angel Reese and Sha’Carri Richardson; filmmakers Spike Lee, Tonya Lewis Lee and Regina King; and actors Ayo Edebiri, Audra McDonald and Jeremy Pope, and musicians Doechii, Usher, Tyla, Janelle Monae and Andre 3000.
Also in the group are author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; artists Jordan Casteel, Rashid Johnson and Kara Walker; playwrights Jeremy O. Harris and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins; and fashion figures Grace Wales Bonner, Edward Enninful, Dapper Dan and Olivier Rousteing.
Can anyone buy a ticket to the Met Gala?
In a word: No. You cannot just buy a ticket. The right question is: If I were famous or powerful and got invited, how much would it cost?
How much would a ticket to the Met Gala cost?
Individual tickets start at $75,000. Generally, though, companies buy tables. A fashion label, for example, would then host its desired celebrities. A table of 10 starts at $350,000 this year, as it did last year. There will be approximately 400 guests.
How strict is the dress code?
The code is meant to be a guide, not a hard rule, and loose interpretation is encouraged. Sometimes, that interpretation extends not only to what guests put on, but what they take off. Lady Gaga did a 16-minute striptease on the gala carpet in 2019. Jared Leto spent the evening in 2023 carrying around his huge cat head, a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld’s beloved pet.
How do guests spend the evening?
Guests enter the museum and walk past an enormous flower arrangement in the museum’s grand lobby – always a talking point. Often there is an orchestra playing nearby. At the top of the grand staircase, Wintour and her co-hosts form a receiving line. Guests then head either to cocktails or to view the exhibit. Cocktails are followed by dinner. The most hotly anticipated guests sometimes skip cocktails and even dinner, and arrive around dessert time for maximum impact.
