India, May 5 -- Karan Johar made his debut appearance at the Met Gala 2026 earlier today, marking a historic moment as the first Indian filmmaker to attend the prestigious event. For the occasion, he wore a bespoke ensemble by Manish Malhotra, with the design drawing inspiration from the iconic artworks of Raja Ravi Varma.

In a conversation with BBC at the event, Karan Johar was asked about his close bond with Shah Rukh Khan. With SRK having attended the Met Gala last year and Johar making his debut this year, the director was asked about how it felt to follow in his footsteps. His response was warm and heartfelt, reflecting the enduring, decades-long friendship he shares with the King of Bollywood.

Highlighting their decades-long relat...