American journalists at Sabyasachi School failed to recognize the popularity of SRK in Metropolitan Gala in 2025, saying “just for your background…”
“Just give a little background, Shah Rukh Khan is probably the most famous person in the world, and his fan following is legendary,” Sabyasachi said. He then introduced Hotel to his popularity worldwide in the viral video.
Shah Rukh Khan is one of the richest and most popular actors in the world, and fans chanted his name outside his New York hotel ahead of Monday's first Met Gala debut.
However, it seems that not everyone is aware of his superstar status, especially event hosts Teyana Taylor and Ego Nwodim, who don't seem to know his real deal. In a video shared by Vogue, singer Teyana Taylor and SNL star Ego Nwodim chat with Shah Rukh Khan and designer Sabyasachi Mukherji, who made his Met Gala debut design. The host introduced him as the “first male Bollywood star” to attend the event and asked him how he felt about making history.
Shah Rukh admits to being nervous with his usual charm, describing himself as a shy person who rarely attends red carpet events. The conversation was a little awkward when they asked if the blue carpet would help relieve his nerves, Shah Rukh nodded politely and gently shifted the focus.
Asked what he was most excited about, Shah Rukh Khan shared that he hoped to impress his children with the appearance of his metropolitan party. When the conversation shifts to the inspiration behind his clothes, designer Sabyasachi Mukherji stepped into the creativity behind the striking look.
“To give a little background, Shah Rukh Khan is probably the most famous person in the world, and his fan following is legendary. When he came out, we had almost a stampede outside the hotel.”
He added: “When you get someone like this, when it's black dude, representation is the most important thing. We want to represent Shah Rukh Khan as Shah Rukh Khan, no one else.”
Self-replying, “Well, Sabya, I think you did your thing, Shah Rukh looks great. I want your kids to be proud, kids, you have to be proud of dad.”
Fans appreciate how Sabyasachi gracefully helps hosts understand Shah Rukh Khan's global position.
