The countdown for the fashion world’s most prestigious event Met Gala 2026 has started, but a disappointing news has emerged for Indian fans. Bollywood’s ‘Mastani’ and global icon Deepika Padukone will not be seen on those famous stairs of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art this year. Sources have confirmed that this decision has been taken due to his current film commitments. The actress has previously attended the Met Gala in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
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According to a source close to the matter, Padukone is currently giving priority to her film schedule, as she has two big projects in the pipeline. The source said, “His priority has always been films and will continue to be so. ‘King’ is going to be released later this year and ‘Raaka’ is going to be released next year, so his priority at this time is to complete the shooting of both these films.
Recently, Deepika and Ranveer Singh were seen at the airport, after which there were speculations that the couple will be seen together for the first time at the Met Gala. However, a source close to the matter has confirmed that this is not true. The actress has decided to fulfill her work commitments as she maintains a balance between her professional and personal life. Deepika has recently announced her second pregnancy.
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Meanwhile, Padukone, who has been a frequent Met Gala attendee for the past few years, often balances international engagements with her burgeoning film projects. His absence this year has come to the fore at a time when India’s representation in this Gala is continuously increasing.
The Met Gala 2026 is scheduled to be held on May 5 (IST) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The theme of this year’s event is “Fashion Is Art”, and celebrities from across the world from film, music, fashion and sports are expected to attend.
High-profile celebrities and co-chairs attending the gala include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour. Apart from these, celebrities like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner are also expected to be seen on the red carpet. From India, Karan Johar will be making his debut at the Met Gala this year.