The biggest event for fashion enthusiasts, aka the Met Gala 2026, is almost here. This year, it will be held on May 4 and the theme will be Costume Art and the official dress code has been revealed as “Fashion Is Art.” During every Met event, our eyes are glued to the screen to find out which Bollywood/desi celebrity will walk the red carpet. While the official list for 2026 is not out, we have some names that one can expect to witness, and yes, it includes Karan Johar and more. Additionally, this article also reveals the list of B-town celebrities who won’t be attending this year. Let’s dive in to know more.
List Of Desi Celebrities One Can Expect To See At The Met Gala
1. Karan Johar
Karan Johar, who is known for launching some of the biggest Bollywood stars, will reportedly make his own Met debut this year in a custom Manish Malhotra outfit. It’s Karan’s filmmaking talent that often overshadows his taste for fashion. If he attends the said event this year, we’re sure that fans won’t be disappointed.
2. Isha Ambani
Isha Ambani, who was spotted at the Met Gala pre-party recently, will also potentially attend the event. Being a Met Gala regular, Isha is known for turning heads and making bold fashion statements. So we won’t be surprised if she does the same thing this year as well.
3. Mona Patel
Ever since entrepreneur Mona Patel walked the Met Gala steps, she has been consistent in raising the bar for flawlessly following the theme and slaying in her outfits. Now, it will be interesting to see the creativity in her attire that will follow the “Costume Art” theme.
4. Ananya Birla
In 2026, Ananya Birla is rumoured to make her Met Gala debut. Known for captivating audience attention with her melodies, we are sure she will also capture the hearts of fashionistas with her outfit.
5. Diya Mehta Jatiya
Diya Mehta, who is a fashion consultant and Shloka Mehta’s sister, too, is rumoured to return to the Met Gala steps in 2026. Her social media feed is filled with amazing fashion looks, which keeps our hopes high that her outfit won’t be disappointing this year.
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Celebs Who Won’t Grace Met Gala 2026?
Eagle-eyed fans are always on the lookout to spot B-town Met Gala regulars or those who have attended the event once previously. Naturally, many may be looking forward to seeing the Met Gala queen, Priyanka Chopra, this year. But it is being said that she won’t attend the event due to her busy schedule. Additionally, it is also being said that Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt won’t be attending the gala as well.