Priyanka Chopra attends pre-Met Gala event

It was just the buzz that Priyanka Chopra would return to the Met Gala carpet for the fifth time, but well, now it is confirmed, as the actress was snapped at the pre-Met Gala 2025 event, where she was seen mingling with Lupita Nyong’o and Hunter Schafer. The event, held just a day before the grand fashion night, saw Priyanka Chopra in a stunning black shimmery dress.

The private soirée in New York saw a gathering of celebrated names from across the globe—Hunter Schafer, Lupita Nyong’o, Rege-Jean Page, and Henry Golding, among others.

As the evening unfolded, all eyes were on Priyanka Chopra, who continues to pave the way for Indian representation at global platforms like the Met. Priyanka is not just a global icon but also fashion royalty on the red carpet, and her Met Gala appearance alongside Rousteing and styled in Balmain couture with Bvlgari’s newest high jewellery is already the most awaited moment on this year’s red carpet.

Theme for Met Gala 2025

This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrates Black identity through the lens of couture, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The exhibit will feature a range of garments, paintings, photographs, and more, exploring the indelible style of Black men in the context of dandyism.

When and Where to Watch in India

The Met Gala 2025 will kick off at about 4:30 PM EST, which is around 3:30 AM on Tuesday as per Indian Standard Time. Fans can watch the event via live stream on Vogue’s website, YouTube channel, and other platforms.

Indians at the Met Gala

Apart from Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan is all set to make a grand debut on the carpet in a custom Sabyasachi ensemble. Kiara Advani is gearing up for her dazzling debut at the Met Gala 2025, draped in a one-of-a-kind Gaurav Gupta creation. While she’s keeping it hush-hush officially, a teaser of her ensemble has already surfaced online — and it’s all kinds of divine.

While there were already reports that Shah Rukh Khan and Kiara would make their grand debut at the biggest fashion event in the world, another first-timer on this list is none other than Diljit Dosanjh, who is also reportedly going to walk the carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta creation.

This article first appeared on Mid Day