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Shah Rukh Khan snubbed at Met Gala as reporter asks who he is in viral red carpet moment
“This is Shah Rukh Khan. A man who caused a near-stampede outside his hotel. A man known across continents,” wrote a fan online. Others questioned how journalists covering such a high-profile event could be unaware of the Bollywood icon’s presence. “If you’re covering the Met Gala, at least know who’s walking the carpet,” another user added.
Shah Rukh Khan mistaken for a nobody at Met Gala as clueless reporter sparks outrageGetty Images
Sabyasachi, who stood beside Shah Rukh during the red-carpet interaction, later addressed the situation. He reminded the press that the actor wasn’t just a guest in the crowd but a global superstar with millions of fans and decades of cinematic legacy behind him.
The designer’s outfit for Khan, a long Tasmanian wool coat, silk shirt, tailored trousers, and layered jewellery fit the event’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which honoured centuries of Black fashion history. The cane he carried, topped with a tiger head in 18k gold and precious stones, added to the grandeur.
Despite the awkward moment, Shah Rukh remained gracious throughout. When asked about his experience, he admitted he didn’t know much about the Met Gala until recently but appreciated the artistic vision behind it. “I liked that it’s about change through art, not anger,” he said.
While the incident may have caught many off guard, Shah Rukh’s calm and classy response only reaffirmed why he’s still considered royalty on and off the red carpet.
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India launches strikes on Pakistan after Kashmir attack; dozens killed in border clashes
India's attack, which New Delhi called "Operation Sindoor", was named after the Hindi word for vermilion, a red powder that Hindu women put on the forehead or parting of their hair as a sign of marriage.
Indian air force officer Vyomika Singh said, "nine terrorist camps were targeted and successfully destroyed," days after New Delhi blamed Islamabad for supporting an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.
ALSO READ: UN urges India-Pakistan restraint
The Indian army said, "justice is served", and the government said its actions "have been focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature".
Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said Indian prime minister Narendra Modi had launched the strikes to "shore up" domestic popularity, but added, "The retaliation has already started. We won't take long to settle the score," he told AFP.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, along with Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, holds a press briefing following India's military strikes on Pakistan, in New Delhi, India, May 7, 2025. (Photo: Reuters)
At a press conference in Islamabad, military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan had downed five Indian jets, including three French Rafale fighter aircraft. He said the jets had attacked targets in Pakistan.
Chaudhry also said a hydropower plant in Pakistan-administered Kashmir had been targeted, damaging a dam structure.
An unnamed Indian security source said three Indian jets crashed inside Indian territory. The wreckage of one aircraft was seen by an AFP photographer in Wuyan, on the Indian side of Kashmir.
ALSO READ: India begins hydro work after suspending Indus Waters Treaty: Report
'Shelling raining down'
Pakistan’s military said 21 civilians were killed in the strikes and five others in gunfire at the border. Four children, including two girls aged three, were among the dead.
In Muzaffarabad, the main city in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, troops cordoned off an area near a mosque that Islamabad said was hit. Explosion marks were also visible on nearby homes.
India's army later accused Pakistan of "indiscriminate" firing across the Line of Control. AFP reporters saw shells landing and flames erupting in the area.
"We woke up as we heard the sound of firing," said Farooq, a man from the Indian town of Poonch, speaking to Press Trust of India from his hospital bed. "I saw shelling raining down... two persons were wounded."
Azhar Majid, a local revenue officer in Poonch, said at least eight people were killed and 29 injured in the town.
India’s military response followed the April 22 attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 26 people dead, mostly Hindu men. New Delhi blamed the Pakistan-based group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which is designated a terrorist organisation by the UN.
ALSO READ: India halts Pakistan imports as tensions rise over Kashmir killings
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Pakistan denied involvement and called for an independent investigation.
Since April 24, India and Pakistan have exchanged nightly fire along the Line of Control, according to India’s army. Pakistan said it had also conducted two missile tests.
'Maximum restraint'
India and Pakistan have fought several wars since 1947, when they were formed after British rule ended.
The latest strikes are on a larger scale than India's 2019 operation, when it said it targeted camps following a suicide bombing that killed 40 Indian security personnel.
"India's strike on Pakistan is of much greater scale than the one in 2019... Pakistan's response... has also exceeded the scale of 2019," said US-based analyst Michael Kugelman.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement, "The world cannot afford a military confrontation between India and Pakistan."
US President Donald Trump said he hoped the fighting "ends very quickly". US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had spoken to top officials in both countries and was monitoring the situation "closely".
India’s army said it had shown "considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution" and stated, "no Pakistani military facilities have been targeted".
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called the Indian strikes "unprovoked" and "cowardly" and said the "heinous act of aggression will not go unpunished."
An insurgency has been ongoing in Indian-administered Kashmir since 1989. India accuses Pakistan of supporting armed groups in the region, a charge Islamabad denies.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi is expected in New Delhi on Wednesday after visiting Islamabad two days earlier, as Iran seeks to mediate.
India planned to conduct civil defence drills on Wednesday. Schools were shut in Pakistan’s Punjab and Kashmir regions, officials said.
The strikes came hours after Modi said water flowing across India's borders would be stopped. Pakistan had said any move to tamper with cross-border rivers would be an "act of war".
(With inputs from AFP)
Met Gala 2025: The most controversial looks that had everyone talking
Halle Berry isn’t new to bold red carpet fashion, but her nearly-nude LaQuan Smith gown left very little to the imagination. At 58, the actress confidently rocked a sheer black dress with striped panels and no underwear. While fans applauded her confidence, others felt the look teetered too close to a wardrobe malfunction and missed the mark on elegance.
Halle Berry stuns in a sheer black gown that divided the internetGetty Images
2. Lisa’s Louis Vuitton bodysuit sparked a storm
K-pop star and White Lotus actress Lisa made her Met Gala debut in a lingerie-style Louis Vuitton bodysuit embroidered with women’s faces. But things went south fast when social media users noticed one image strongly resembled civil rights icon Rosa Parks positioned on the underwear. What was likely meant to be empowering quickly turned into one of the night’s most talked-about fashion fails, with many calling it tone-deaf and disrespectful.
Lisa’s bodysuit drew backlash after fans spotted a controversial detailGetty Images
3. Kim Kardashian's futuristic Balenciaga look
Kim K has had her share of Met Gala hits and misses, and this year’s sculptural Balenciaga look fell somewhere in between. The silver gown itself was futuristic and structured, but the face-covering chrome mask stole all the attention for good or bad. While some called it a clever commentary on fame and anonymity, others just found it strange and impersonal.
Kim Kardashian hides behind a chrome mask in her futuristic Balenciaga look Getty Images
4. Amelia Gray Hamlin’s pantless red Valentino look stirred debate
Amelia Gray Hamlin embraced the pantless trend in a bold red Valentino ensemble that blended high fashion with high risk. Her look featured a daring bodysuit and dramatic accessories, but opinions were split. While some praised the fearless fashion choice, others felt it leaned more risqué than refined and questioned how well it fit the theme.
Amelia Gray goes bold with a no pants red Valentino ensembleGetty Images
5. André 3000’s baby grand piano backpack left everyone confused
Leave it to André 3000 to make a statement no one saw coming. The rapper walked the carpet with a literal baby grand piano strapped to his back and a rubbish bag as a purse. Some praised the creativity and tie-in to his latest EP, while others wondered if the Met Gala had become a performance art showcase. Gimmick or genius? The jury’s still out.
André 3000 arrives with a baby grand piano on his back and a rubbish bagGetty Images
The pantless trend
The no-pants trend dominated, with celebrities like Lisa, Hailey Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Amelia Gray Hamlin opting for bodysuits, blazers, and visible underwear. Some celebrated it as modern and daring, while others saw it as a fashion cop-out that distracted from the “tailored Black style” theme.
No pants plenty of opinions the bold red carpet trend that stole the spotlight and sparked debateGetty Images
Final thoughts?
At the Met Gala, fashion risks are expected, but when they veer into uncomfortable, off-theme, or downright confusing territory, they spark global conversation. These looks prove that controversy on the red carpet can be just as headline-making as elegance. Whether you loved them, hated them, or still don’t know what to think, they all made sure the 2025 Met Gala won’t be forgotten any time soon.
