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Styled by Manish Malhotra, Johar’s hand-painted ensemble took 5,600 hours and honored Indian craftsmanship with motifs inspired by Raja Ravi Varma.
- On Monday night, filmmaker Karan Johar made his Met Gala debut in a custom Manish Malhotra ensemble inspired by Raja Ravi Varma's paintings, capturing global fashion attention.
- Crafted over 86 days by a team of artisans, the ensemble reflects Johar's personal heritage. He stated, "For me it had to feel personal and the moment it felt personal, it became Indian."
- Styled by Eka Lakhani, the ensemble features hand-painted depictions of Ravi Varma's works including Hamsa Damayanti and Kadambari, with artisan signatures woven into the piece as tribute.
- Designer Malhotra also walked the red carpet in an ensemble paying homage to Mumbai, while Indian figures Isha Ambani and Ananya Birla marked their presence at the event.
- Notably, Johar is India's first filmmaker to attend the prestigious Met Gala, marking a significant milestone as Indian craftsmanship gains visibility on the global fashion stage.
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Karan Johar debuted a signature Manish Malhotra outfit at the Met Gala 2026. Inspired by Raja Ravi Varma's paintings, his look was a hit with its nod to Indian art.
‘I must meet Sabrina Carpenter’: KJo shares Roohi’s sweet request
Filmmaker Karan Johar made a striking Met Gala debut, honoring Indian heritage with a Manish Malhotra creation inspired by Raja Ravi Varma. Beyond the fashion, Johar revealed a heartwarming personal mission: fulfilling his daughter Roohi's wish to meet singer Sabrina Carpenter, who also ...
Met Gala 2026: Karan Johar channels Raja Ravi Varma in statement jacket, Manish Malhotra's first look out
Karan Johar's first look from Met Gala 2026 is out. The filmmaker-producer wore a custom Manish Malhotra jacket, inspired by the artwork of Raja Ravi Varma. Interestingly, Manish Malhotra also walked the red carpet himself. He wore a heavily embroidered bandhgala set with 3D sculptural elements. What did Karan Johar wear to the Met Gala 2026? Karan Johar's Met outfit was designed by Manish Malhotra, who himself attended the fashion event. The di…
The Met Gala 2026: Karan Johar makes official debut with Raja Ravi Varma-inspired piece
Bollywood's Karan Johar makes a stunning debut at the Met Gala 2026, showcasing a breathtaking Raja Ravi Varma-inspired gown, hand-painted with intricate details by designer Manish Malhotra.
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