Alia Bhatt's AI-Generated Presence at Met Gala 2026 Sparks Buzz
Alia Bhatt at the Met Gala
Alia Bhatt showcased her style at the Met Gala for both 2023 and 2024. This prestigious event, hosted by the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, brought together celebrities, fashion aficionados, and philanthropists. Among the Indian attendees were Karan Johar, Manish Malhotra, Isha Ambani, Natasha Poonawalla, and Ananya Birla, all of whom contributed to the evening's fashion-forward atmosphere. Fans were thrilled when AI-generated images of Alia from the gala circulated online, showing her alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Karan Johar, despite their actual absence from the event.
Did Alia Bhatt Attend Met Gala 2026?
Alia's stunning floral gown was created using Artificial Intelligence, as she is currently busy with filming. In her debut year at the gala in 2023, she dazzled in a pearl-embellished gown by Prabal Gurung, looking every bit like royalty. For 2024, the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress opted for a modern twist on the saree, designed by Sabyasachi.
Priyanka, a regular at the Met Gala, missed this year's event due to her commitments to the film Varanasi directed by SS Rajamouli, which is set for release on April 7, 2027. Deepika Padukone was also rumored to attend but could not make it because of her ongoing shoot for King with Shah Rukh Khan in South Africa. Additionally, she is expecting her second child and needs to complete her current projects before taking a break. In 2025, Indian stars Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka, and Kiara Advani graced the Met Gala, with Advani making her debut while pregnant with her daughter, Saraayah Malhotra.
More about Met Gala 2026
The Met Gala 2026 was co-chaired by Beyoncé, alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour. The host committee included notable figures such as Anthony Vaccarello, Zoë Kravitz, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, and many others. The event took place on Monday, May 4, at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT, with Indian viewers able to stream it live from 3:30 AM IST on May 5. The gala was broadcast on platforms like Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV, while Vogue's YouTube channel catered to Indian fans.