India, Oct. 24 -- Fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee recently hosted a Diwali party inside the galleries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York City. Also read | Rani Mukerji's metallic grey saree look with bold statement glasses at Sabyasachi's Diwali reception is a lesson in modern festive dressing

He shared behind-the-scenes images and a video on Instagram on October 24, giving a glimpse of the night when Indian heritage met New York grandeur in the most Sabyasachi way.

The setting alone for the Diwali celebration was unique. The party venue felt like a palace - The Met's galleries, with towering columns, stained-glass, and marble statues, were bathed in warm light. The guest list was just as special. While actor ...