Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly arrived at New York Airport ahead of the Met Gala 2025. This is fueling speculation about his potential debut at the prestigious fashion event. Videos and images circulating on social media show the Bollywood superstar exiting the airport terminal accompanied solely by his manager, Pooja Dadlani. This is a notable contrast to his usual arrival in India and elsewhere, where a large entourage typically surrounds him. He was seen handling a single suitcase himself and was flanked by two customs officers.
Shah Rukh Khan Arrives At New York Airport Ahead Of Met Gala 2025 Debut
Shah Rukh opted for a casual look for his travels. He wore a white T-shirt under a grey jacket and denims, sunglasses, and carried a bag. He was seen interacting with fans outside the airport. King Khan offered a hug to one and shook hands with another before heading towards his car. A fan account shared a video of his arrival. The caption read, “Shah Rukh Khan touches down in New York, all set to grace the Met Gala 2025 with his unmatched charm and elegance!”
Our team member from USA @msgreenjesss couldn’t hold her excitement on meeting King Khan at the airport. Her love says it all, and his gentle, respectful greeting shows just how big-hearted he truly is! 🖤@iamsrk @pooja_dadlani #ShahRukhKhan #KingKhan #SRK #King #MetGala2025… pic.twitter.com/ShAi4Tg72H
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) May 3, 2025
A fan’s dream came true as the King arrived, smiled, and greeted with a warm handshake. Pure magic, pure love! ♥️@iamsrk #ShahRukhKhan #KingKhan #SRK #King #MetGala2025 #SRKMetGala #GlobalSuperstar pic.twitter.com/dem1Avbi2s
— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) May 3, 2025
Shah Rukh Khan @iamsrk ist in New York City angekommen 🇺🇸
vor seinem mit Spannung erwarteten Debüt bei der #METGala 2025. #ShahRukhKhan #SRK #KingKhan #MetGala2025
SRK AT MET GALA #SRKMetGala #globalsuperstar @pooja_dadlani @KarunaBadwal https://t.co/glIJ743gqc pic.twitter.com/9n9jR4UWtV— Shah Rukh Khan Universe AUSTRIA Fan Club🇦🇹 (@SRKAustria) May 3, 2025
While there has been no official confirmation of Shah Rukh’s attendance, speculation intensified after Pooja Dadlani liked an Instagram post hinting at his possible participation. The buzz originated from a popular fashion page, Diet Sabya. It shared a post teasing the Met Gala debut of “the greatest Bollywood superstar” alongside “the biggest designer of our generation.” The post, captioned “#MetGala is gonna be exciting. discuss babyyyyy,”. It further speculated this Bollywood icon would be the first Indian man to attend the event.
Other B-Town Celebs To Attend Met Gala
Apart from Shah Rukh, Kiara Advani and Diljit Dosanjh are also slated to make their Met Gala debut this year. They are expected to join other celebrities at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on May 5th. Also, Priyanka Chopra will be attending the Met for the 5th time this year.
About The Met Gala 2025
The Met Gala 2025 will celebrate the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. It is inspired by Monica L Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The accompanying exhibit will explore the distinct style of Black men through a variety of media. The list includes garments, paintings, and photographs, within the context of dandyism.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Upcoming Projects
In other news, fans can anticipate seeing Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand’s King in 2026. The film will be produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix. It will also feature Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan and is set for a global release.
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