Diljit Dosanjh says Shakira's dress made them late to the Met Gala in BTS video

Diljit Dosanjh, the acclaimed actor and singer, recently made headlines as the first Indian man to grace the Met Gala wearing a turban. He has now shared a behind-the-scenes video revealing the creative process that went into designing his standout look for the prestigious event.

Meeting Designer

In the BTS footage, Diljit meets with Nepalese-American designer Prabal Gurung, who presents him with his first look at the outfit. The singer is visibly thrilled and highlights the Punjabi alphabet embroidered on the back of his turban as the key feature of the ensemble. Praising Diljit, Prabal says, “I love his work. He is one of the biggest Indian stars who has been able to crossover in the western world without compromising on who he is. He is true to his identity. All my friends, even the goras love him.” Diljit confidently remarks, “Our attire is going to be the best.” The video also shows Diljit working out intensely at the gym and flashing the “11:11” time on his phone to the camera.

Maharaja-Inspired Attire and Playful Remarks

In the next part of the video, Dosanjh is shown preparing himself, putting on ornate jewelry that perfectly matches his Maharaja-themed outfit. At the Met Gala, he honored Patiala’s Maharaja Bhupinder Singh by sporting an ivory sherwani-inspired suit. While getting dressed, the singer joked, “We would have won if this was a fancy dress competition.”

Promoting Punjabi Culture on a Global Stage

Speaking about showcasing Punjabi culture on the world stage, he stated, “I am trying to bring Punjab to the Met Gala red carpet.” Reflecting on the increasing attention towards Indian and Punjabi culture, he remarked, “I feel it is late. This should have happened much earlier. Many artistes tried but things happen on their own time. Our culture is very rich. Many inspirations have been taken from India and recreated all over the world.”