The countdown for the biggest evening of fashion has begun, and celebrities from all around the world have already reached New York to walk the Met Gala 2025 Carpet. The induction of Indian celebrities at the Met Gala has increased over the years. This year, the 2025 Met Gala is all set to be bigger and better with the presence of global celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Punjab's own Diljit Dosanjh. Yes! You heard it right. Diljit Dosanjh confirmed on Saturday night that he will make his Met Gala 2025 debut.
On Monday (India Timing), the Chamkila actor took to his Instagram and dropped a hilarious video in which he shared a sneak peek into Met Gala 2025 Invite or Met Gala 2025 Invitation Card. In the hilarious videos, Diljit Dosanjh shared the rules and regulations he has to follow when he attends the Met Gala 2025. However, the Punjabi singer did it in his own hilarious style.
Sharing the video on Instagram, he wrote, "MET GALA Tomorrow. Daso Fer Ki Paiye Kal Nu; Halaa Laa Laa Karauni An (Tell me what to wear tomorrow, need to dazzle everyone)."
In the video, the Punjabi singer takes a dig at his friends by saying that they should send him wedding invites anymore, as he has an even more prestigious invite: the one from Met Gala. Diljit then reads out that the invite, shows off its cover, and talks about the event's theme - Black Dandyism. In the video, and also on his Instagram Stories, the Chamkila actor revealed the guests he would be sitting with, including NBA star LeBron James and rapper ASAP Rocky, among others. He also name-dropped Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue and host of the Met Gala.
When Diljit was opening the invite, a small note fell on the couch. He took it up and read list of activities that are banned at the Met Gala 2025. Diljit shared that photography is prohibited at the event. "Can't make reels," he quipped in Punjabi. He also added that the invite was restricted to one person. "Per person, per plate da hisaab hai (It's a per person, per plate scenario)," he added, drawing comparisons with Indian weddings' 'per plate' expense system.
Team Diljit Instagram handle then shared a detailed invite video.
The Met Gala 2025 invite reads-
HONORARY CHAIR
LEBRON JAMES
CO-CHAIRS
COLMAN DOMINGO
LEWIS HAMILTON
ASAP ROCKY
PHARRELL WILLIAMS
&
ANNA WINTOUR
REQUEST THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY
AT A PREVIEW AND DINNER
TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF
What's prohibited at the Met Gala 2025?
The invite further reads, "PLEASE NOTE THE USE OF CELL PHONES OR RECORDING DEVICES INSIDE THE MUSEUM IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED THROUGHOUT THE EVENING."
What will Diljit wear at the Met Gala 2025?
As per reports, Diljit is likely to wear a custom ensemble by designer Prabal Gurung. This year’s MET Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, explores the evolution and aesthetics of Black Dandyism in fashion. Met Gala 2025 will take place on Monday, May 5 (as per US time), at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. According to Indian time, the Met Gala's live stream will take place in India on Tuesday at 3: 30 am. You can watch the Met Gala 2025 on Vogue.com, YouTube, and on E!, which is also streaming via Peacock