Karan Johar Makes Met Gala Debut, Says Meeting Sabrina Carpenter Was Top Priority
Karan Johar at Met Gala 2026: Karan Johar also made his Met Gala debut at the 2026 Met Gala. On this special occasion, the filmmaker revealed his reason for attending the event. Find out what he had to say...
The 2026 Met Gala was star-studded. The director Karan Johar also attended this event. His primary intention of attending this event was meeting Sabrina Carpenter. In addition, he also talked about his purpose of attending this event via social media.
Ahead of the Met Gala, Karan Johar expressed in an interview that he wished to meet Sabrina Carpenter before anyone else. His daughter Roohi, who is nine years old, was the reason behind his intention. His daughter, Roohi, wanted to take a selfie with Carpenter. This would be the perfect gift for his daughter, as she is a huge fan of Sabrina.
Attending the Met Gala 2026 marked Karan Johar's first appearance at the event. He wore an outfit from his friend and celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra's collection. He also showcased Raja Ravi Varma's artwork in his outfit.
After attending the Met Gala 2026, Karan shared his feelings on social media. He wrote, "From a person who saw a love of cinema and costume as a big dream to standing on the steps of the Met Gala, life truly unfolds in unexpected ways. This moment wasn't just about fashion for me. It was about telling the story of Raja Ravi Varma's legacy, bringing it to life on canvas and presenting it to the world. Bringing India's culture, our art, and our story to the global stage."
In addition to Karan Johar, many other celebrities from across the country attended the 78th edition of the Met Gala, considered the fashion world's biggest event. This year, stars like Isha Ambani, Manish Malhotra, and Ananya Birla also represented India on the red carpet.
