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This year at the Met Gala, Karan Johar is set to make his debut. Fashion’s biggest night takes place on the first Monday of May, and this year, the renowned Bollywood director will walk the red carpet.
Johar, who has directed and produced several Indian blockbuster films, will be making his debut at one of the year’s most anticipated fashion events, as learned by Variety India.
Karan Johar to make his Met Gala debut
Joining the list of Indian stars and A-listers who have attended the event over the years, Johar is set to be part of this year’s Met Gala. However, there has been no official confirmation from the director or his team yet.
Also read: Met Gala 2026: Date, time, Theme and more - All you need to know about fashion’s biggest night
According to Variety India, Johar will attend the event on May 4, 2026, alongside Indian philanthropist Natasha Poonawalla, a regular at the Met Gala, and his friend and designer Manish Malhotra. He will reportedly wear an ensemble designed by Malhotra.
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Johar is a fashion aficionado known for his colourful, high-end style. He’s followed the Met Gala for years and has consistently supported and cheered on the Indian stars who attend the prestigious event.
The Rocky aur Rani director is set to participate in the international event a year after India has it's moment at the 2025 Met Gala, when superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Kiara Advani, Diljit Dosanjh made their red carpet debuts.
Met Gala: What we know about the event so far
The countdown for the Met Gala 2026 has already begun. This year, the fashion’s most-anticipated global events are set to take place on May 4, with celebrities, including Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Zendaya, and more, are expected to walk out in their best fashion choices.
The red-carpet will start at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on May 4. For the audience in India, it will begin at 3:30 AM IST on May 5, 2026.
