Shah Rukh Khan’s first appearance at the Met Gala is a natural extension of his enduring onscreen charm. With this year’s dress code, Tailored for You, in mind, Khan’s ensemble by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee subtly connected the shared histories of Black and Indian dandyism—two traditions that reimagined tailoring.

“It’s not just simple entertainment. I’m a memory from home, though I’m not a memory,” Khan tells TIME. “The diaspora made me the star I am.”

Shah Rukh Khan made his debut at the 2025 Met Gala in a custom black Sabyasachi ensemble, drawing mixed reactions for his look. However, the spotlight quickly shifted to a viral red carpet moment where two interviewers asked him,