Mumbai, April 29 -- If the Met Gala is fashion's biggest night, it's also the internet's favourite battleground and 2026 already looks like it's setting up for chaos.

According to close industry chatter, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, and Alia Bhatt are all expected to attend this year's Met Gala. Add to that names like Isha Ambani and Natasha Poonawalla, and you already have a red carpet lineup that guarantees headlines.

Scroll through social media, and the tone is clear. There is excitement, yes, but also a sharp divide. While Priyanka is widely seen as the global veteran who "belongs" at the Met, and Deepika as someone who has carved her own international fashion space, Alia's inclusion has sparked the most debate.

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