What started as an evening for New York’s elite class has now turned into a sensational global event. The Met Gala is now the most anticipated red-carpet affair, bringing together icons from fashion, business, sports, music, and film – all united for a common cause. A cause that raises millions for the museum’s Costume Institute.

Over the years, this global event has pulled talents from across continents and seen an increasing representation of Indian celebrities, designers, and stylists making their mark at the Met Gala. Many stars with Indian roots have also shone in this realm. Some prominent faces from the past include Alia Bhatt, Sudha Reddy, Sabyasachi, Natasha Poonawala, Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Isha Ambani, Diya Mehta Jatia, Mona Patel, Simone Ashley, Frieda Pinto, and Mindy Kaling – each one bringing their unique flair!

As we eagerly await seeing who will be making it to the 2025 guest list from the Indian diaspora, let’s catch a glimpse of the unforgettable moments when Indian stars graced the Met Gala red carpet.

Alia Bhatt in Sabyasachi, 2024

Sabyasachi Mukherjee in his eponymous label, 2024

Natasha Poonawalla in Maison Margiela by John Galliano, 2024 

Mona Patel in Iris van Herpen, 2024

Simon Ashley in Prabal Gurung, 2024

Sudha Reddy in Tarun Tahiliani, 2024

Mindy Kaling in Gaurav Gupta, 2024

Isha Ambani in Rahul Mishra 2024

Alia Bhatt in Prabal Gurung, 2023

Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Valentino, 2023

Mindy Kaling in Jonathan Simkhai, 2023

Isha Ambani in Prabal Gurung, 2023

Diya Mehta Jatia in Prabal Gurung, 2023

Natasha Poonawalla in Schiaparelli, 2023

Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Christian Dior, 2019 

Deepika Padukone in Zac Posen, 2019 

Deepika Padukone in Prabal Gurung, 2018

Frieda Pinto in Tony Burch & Swarovski, 2016