New Delhi

Deepika Padukone will not be attending the Met Gala 2024. Padukone, who has gained a lot of popularity globally in the last few years thanks to her appearance at important international events will be skipping fashion's biggest event this year. 

The actress, who has been a regular at the gala in the last few years, will be skipping the event due to her work commitments. 

A source close to the actress spoke to Pinkvilla and stated that Deepika is busy completing the shooting of her upcoming films. 

"Deepika Padukone has been a regular on the Met Gala Red Carpet. It is only natural for fans to anticipate her appearance at this year's Met Gala, especially considering she is one of India's biggest global brand ambassadors. However, Deepika is filming for Singham 3 which is slated to release later this year along with Kalki 2898 AD which is slated to release in May, both of which coincide with this year's Met Gala. She will therefore not be attending this year's event," the source said.

Meanwhile, the actress announced her pregnancy in February this year. Deepika and her husband, actor Ranveer Singh are expecting their first baby together in September.

The couple shared a simple post with the due date - September 2024 - and baby-related icons in an Instagram post back in February. 

Advertisment

×

A day ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared a clip of Deepika Padukone dancing to the song Deewani Mastani from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani. The caption read, "Deepika Padukone performing "Deewani Mastani" (sung by Shreya Ghoshal) from the movie Bajirao Mastani. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas." Ranveer Singh wrote in the comment section, "Mesmeric!" 

×

Advertisment

Deepika's previous appearance at the Met Gala

Deepika Padukone made her Met Gala debut in 2017 in a gown by Tommy Hilfiger.  A year later she wore a red creation by designer Prabal Gurung in 2018 and a custom pink lurex Jacquard gown in 2019. Deepika had not attended last year's Met Gala - where Alia Bhatt made her debut on the red carpet. 

The Met Gala will take place on May 6 and like every year, host the biggest names in cinema, culture, fashion and politics on the red carpet. 

Advertisment

The Garden Of Time theme at Met Gala 2024 

The theme takes its title from a 1962 short story written by British author JG Ballard, set in a garden filled with translucent, time-manipulating flowers. The book is set against the backdrop of a garden in a deserted corner of the world. With such a unique theme set for the Gala, tons of celebs and designers are likely to bring their creative best to the red carpet. 

Met Gala 2024: Theme, dress code and host of the fashion gala announced

Met Gala each year witnesses some path-breaking and talked about fashion styles, thanks to its creative themes. 

Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone will soon be seen in Rohit Shetty's Singham 3 with Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff and Akshay Kumar. 

She will also be seen in Kalki 2898 AD which co-stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Hasaan.