Met Gala 2026 Guest List & India Time: Which Indian Celebs Will Attend?

Kokila Chokkanathan
The Met Gala 2026—often called fashion’s biggest night—is finally here, and fans in india are especially excited about the strong lineup of indian celebrities expected on the iconic red carpet.

📅 Met Gala 2026 india Time & Date

The event takes place on May 4, 2026, in New York, but due to the time difference, indian viewers can watch it early morning the next day:

Red Carpet Start (India): Around 3:30 AM IST on May 5

Where to Watch: Live stream on Vogue’s YouTube channel and other official platforms

🇮🇳 Confirmed & Expected indian Celebrities

 Confirmed Names

These indian personalities are widely reported as confirmed attendees:

Karan Johar (making his Met Gala debut)

Manish Malhotra

Isha Ambani

Natasha Poonawalla

🌟 Highly Expected / Rumoured Attendees

Several big bollywood and fashion names are likely to attend:

Deepika Padukone

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Alia Bhatt

Ranveer Singh

Ananya Birla

These names are based on strong industry buzz and past appearances, though the final guest list is traditionally kept secret until the event begins

🎬 Why This Year Is Special for India

Karan Johar’s debut is one of the biggest highlights

Indian designers and couture (especially from manish Malhotra) are expected to shine globally

India’s presence at the Met Gala has grown significantly in recent years, making it a key cultural moment

🎭 Event Theme (2026)

Theme: “Costume Art”

Dress Code: “Fashion Is Art”

This theme is expected to bring bold, artistic, and experimental fashion looks to the red carpet

🔔 Final Take

While the complete guest list is always under wraps, the Met Gala 2026 is shaping up to have a strong indian presence, blending bollywood glamour with global fashion. Whether it’s returning icons like deepika and priyanka or debutants like karan johar, indian fans have plenty to look forward to.

 

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