The producer and director Karan Johar was seen at his first-ever Met Gala. Karan Johar became the first Indian film maker to attend the Met Gala. He dressed in an attire by Manish Malhotra. Karan Johar discussed the legacy of Raja Ravi Varma. There were many discussions regarding the dressing style of Karan Johar. He mentioned his great friend and star Shah Rukh Khan for making this possible. Last year, Shah Rukh Khan made his debut at the Met Gala.
During the event, Karan Johar was asked about his close relationship and friendship with Shah Rukh Khan. He was asked how it felt to follow in Shah Rukh's footsteps and debut at the Met Gala.
Recalling his deep friendship with Shah Rukh, Karan explained that the superstar played a crucial role in shaping his early years as a filmmaker.
He said, "This is a very emotional moment for me. Shah Rukh Khan is an integral part of my career. I did my first five films with him, and he's the reason I'm here today. His presence last year and mine this year feels like life has come full circle."
Karan Johar and Shah Rukh Khan's friendship is one of the industry's closest. Together, they have delivered numerous hit films. None of their films have flopped at the box office.
The pair's first film together was Karan Johar's directorial debut, "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai," which proved to be a cult hit at the box office. Subsequently, Shah Rukh and Karan Johar have delivered superhit and memorable films like "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham," "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna," and "My Name Is Khan." Karan often describes Shah Rukh Khan as his closest friend in the industry, even considering him a family member.
Karan Johar walked the red carpet at this year's Met Gala 2026 in an outfit titled "Framed in Eternity," designed by Manish Malhotra. Perfectly embodying the theme of "Fashion is Art," the outfit transformed Raja Ravi Varma's works into a vibrant, wearable tapestry.
The look featured a power-shouldered vintage jacket over a nearly six-foot-long hand-painted cape, crafted by over 80 artisans over 85 days. Styled by Eka Lakhani, the outfits drew inspiration from Raja Ravi Varma's iconic works, such as Lady with the Peach, Hamsa Damayanti, Kadambari, Arjuna and Subhadra, and There Comes Papa, and were showcased alongside a detailed visual narrative.
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