SRK’s First Walk—A Royal Blackout Steals the Spotlight
Met Gala 2025: Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra steal the show. After 19 years, photos go viral as fans call it a legendary Bollywood throwback moment as actor recreates iconic ‘Don’ look.
Priyanka dazzles in polka dots, Shah Rukh Khan makes royal Met Gala debut
Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra made the Met Gala 2025 held in New York into a global buzz fest as they appeared on the red carpet. “King Khan” made his Met Gala debut and looked every inch the regal performer he is in an all black outfit designed by celebrity favourite Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended her fifth Met Gala, shinning in a bold polka dot gown designed by Olivier Rousteing.
Fans Spot Hidden Easter Egg: A Tribute to ‘Don’
Besides being present, what took the internet by storm were the uncanny resemblance of their looks to the 2006 Bollywood hit Don. But just as quick to notice were fans who pointed out that Shah Rukh’s tailored black suit and Priyanka’s polka dot ensemble brought to mind their stylish avatars as Don and Roma from the cult classic. Side by side comparisons were flooded on X – formerly Twitter within hours, with captions like, “Don and Roma take over Met Gala,” and “Mission Don begins again.”
Social media gets nostalgic over viral moment
However, one viral post that went absolutely viral showed both of the before and after images, which caused a wave of nostalgia from fans around the world. One user wrote: “This can’t be a coincidence.” “It’s a Met Gala masterstroke.” The Bollywood pair have since been transformed into global fashion and pop culture icons overnight, racking up thousands of shares, likes, and comments on the post.
Magic’s Original ‘Don’ Flashback
Directed by Farhan Akhtar, Don, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, also featured Arjun Rampal, Boman Irani, Isha Koppikar, and Om Puri. The film was a huge box office hit and is one of the most stylish action thrillers of its time.
Conclusion: This is the Fashion Throwback No One Saw Coming
Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra didn’t just walk the Met Gala red carpet, they owned it with this unexpected cinematic homage. The couple’s 19 year old Don reunion has now officially gone global, trending on Google, X and Instagram as fans celebrate a moment of timeless Bollywood brilliance.