{"id":619722,"date":"2026-05-02T18:46:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/619722\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T18:46:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T18:46:10","slug":"met-gala-2026-from-karan-johar-to-priyanka-chopra-jonas-heres-a-list-of-indian-stars-expected-on-the-red-carpet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/619722\/","title":{"rendered":"Met Gala 2026: From Karan Johar to Priyanka Chopra Jonas, here\u2019s a list of Indian stars expected on the red carpet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"content\">The Met Gala 2026 is around the corner, and while Karan Johar\u2019s debut is making the buzz, there are more Indian stars expected to dominate the red carpet on May 4. Scheduled to be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/fashion\/isha-ambani-champions-indian-craftsmanship-in-a-beautiful-embroidered-dress-for-vogue-met-gala-pre-party-pics-101777694579665.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Met Gala\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Met Gala<\/a> is one of the biggest fashion events that draws attention worldwide. Let\u2019s take a look at guests gracing the red carpet.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/met_gala_1777715760321_1777715768138.jpg\" alt=\"Met Gala 2026 guest list (Instagram)\" title=\"Met Gala 2026 guest list (Instagram)\" width=\"360\" height=\"202\" loading=\"eager\"\/>Met Gala 2026 guest list (Instagram)<\/p>\n<p class=\"content \">\u200bAlso read | <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/fashion\/karan-johar-met-gala-2026-debut-confirmed-manish-malhotra-teases-more-fashion-moments-ahead-101777708260207.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Karan Johar&#039;s Met Gala 2026 debut confirmed; Manish Malhotra teases more fashion moments ahead\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Karan Johar&#8217;s Met Gala 2026 debut confirmed; Manish Malhotra teases more fashion moments ahead<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Karan Johar\u2019s debut<\/p>\n<p>Filmmaker Karan Johar\u2019s debut at the Met Gala 2026 adds a dose of excitement and is already creating buzz. Known for his bold fashion sense and choices, Karan\u2019s entry is going to steal the spotlight. The icing on the cake is the collaboration between ace designer Manish Malhotra and Karan for this big night.<\/p>\n<p>Deepika Padukone<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/entertainment\/bollywood\/siddharth-anand-reacts-to-leaked-images-of-shah-rukh-khan-and-deepika-padukone-from-king-101777633239247.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Deepika Padukone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Deepika Padukone<\/a>, an evergreen Met Gala participant, is speculated to grace the red carpet alongside her husband Ranveer Singh. The power couple\u2019s presence is undoubtedly going to make the internet talk. However, Deepika was also seen shooting for King with Shah Rukh Khan in Cape Town. <\/p>\n<p>Priyanka Chopra<\/p>\n<p>Next on the list is Priyanka Chopra, who remains a trailblazer for Indian representation and is said to return to the red carpet. Since her 2017 debut, Jonas has owned the Met Gala with dramatic flair.<\/p>\n<p>Alia Bhatt<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/entertainment\/bollywood\/will-jee-le-zaraa-get-a-new-cast-instead-of-priyanka-chopra-alia-bhatt-katrina-kaif-farhan-akhtar-reacts-101777448364105.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Alia Bhatt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alia Bhatt<\/a> is another important name who is expected to grace the carpet. Known for celebrating Indian craftsmanship, Alia\u2019s look has, over the years, massively highlighted Indian textiles and embroidery on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p>Manish Malhotra<\/p>\n<p>Based on reports, <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/fashion\/rihanna-lights-up-mumbai-in-two-couture-statement-looks-elevated-by-manish-malhotra-jewels-at-fenty-beauty-event-101777084598453.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Manish Malhotra\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Manish Malhotra<\/a>, one of India\u2019s most renowned designers, is set to return to the event following his successful debut in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Natasha Poonawalla<\/p>\n<p>Natasha Poonawalla, Indian businesswoman, philanthropist, and fashion icon, after many years of leading the event, is reportedly confirmed once again for the 2026 Met Gala.<\/p>\n<p>Ananya Birla<\/p>\n<p>Ananya Birla, who has garnered immense popularity through her artistry and strategic business judgment, is all set to grace the carpet this year. <\/p>\n<p>Isha Ambani<\/p>\n<p>Business tycoon Mukesh Ambani\u2019s daughter, <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/fashion\/isha-ambani-champions-indian-craftsmanship-in-a-beautiful-embroidered-dress-for-vogue-met-gala-pre-party-pics-101777694579665.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Isha Ambani\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Isha Ambani<\/a>, is all set to grace the red carpet this year as well. With her debut in 2017, Isha has always been praised for her elegant couture choices. <\/p>\n<p>How to watch the Met Gala?<\/p>\n<p>The Met Gala, the biggest annual fashion event, is held on the first Monday in May. It is scheduled to take place on May 4, 2026. The Indian viewers can watch the event on Vogue\u2019s YouTube channel at 3:30 AM IST on May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Met Gala 2026 is around the corner, and while Karan Johar\u2019s debut is making the buzz, there&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":619723,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[4953,88,4955,125930,259732,117659],"class_list":["post-619722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","tag-deepika-padukone","tag-entertainment","tag-karan-johar","tag-manish-malhotra","tag-met-gala-2026","tag-priyanka-chopra-jonas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/619722","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=619722"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/619722\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/619723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=619722"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=619722"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=619722"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}