Global sensation Diljit Dosanjh made a historic debut at the Met Gala! Dressed in a custom Prabal Gurung ensemble, Diljit embodied Punjabi royalty and literally exuded Maharaja energy. He wore an ivory achkan, turban, and a flowing cape adorned with the map of Punjab and Gurmukhi script, honouring the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.”
Diljit Dosanjh pays tribute to Punjabi roots
His look, complete with a ceremonial sword and Golecha’s jewels, evoked the opulence of a modern Maharaja. Fans on X erupted, with one proclaiming, “Punjabi aa gaye oye!” Seated alongside icons like Shakira, he represented South Asian identity boldly. The singer wrote on Instagram, “Inspired by The Theme of Black Dandyism, I Bring My Turban, My Culture & My Mother Tongue “ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ “ to The MET GALA.” This debut, following his Coachella triumph, cements Diljit as a cultural force.
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