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The lights, the fashion, the flair, and right there, sitting beside global sensation Shakira, is none other than Diljit Dosanjh, the Punjabi powerhouse who’s redefining desi cool. Yes, señoritas and sardars, at this year’s Met Gala, our queen Shakira isn’t just serving hips that still don’t lie, she’s sharing her table with a music icon from halfway across the world, and honestly? That’s the kind of cultural crossover we’re here for.
According to The Times of India, Shakira has been strategically seated next to Diljit at the ultra-exclusive dinner hosted by Vogue’s ice queen, Anna Wintour. This isn’t your average red carpet selfie moment, it’s elite, invitation-only, no-plus-ones-allowed territory. Also joining them at the table? Nicole Scherzinger. Basically, it’s a pop diva dream dinner.
Met Gala 2025: Shakira Meets Diljit, where Colombia and Punjab collide (in Couture)
Now imagine this scene: Shakira in a jaw-dropping custom number, maybe something slinky and sculptural, vibing with Diljit in a Prabal Gurung masterpiece that reportedly fuses traditional Indian textiles with cutting-edge tailoring. It’s giving global glam meets grassroots royalty. And with the Met Gala theme this year being “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” it’s a night all about celebrating heritage, identity, and swagger on the seams.
Shakira, long known for blending cultures in her music, is about to vibe with someone who’s been doing the same—in Punjabi, in turbans, and with pure unapologetic charm. Diljit’s style, much like Shakira’s sound, doesn’t follow rules—it sets them. And sitting together? That’s not a coincidence; that’s cultural currency.
This seating arrangement feels very intentional: a trio of trailblazers who’ve all brought their unique cultures to the global stage. Shakira representing Latin America, Diljit flying the South Asian flag, and Nicole bringing pop precision with a Pussycat Doll twist.
While most eyes will be glued to the staircase at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, the real magic might be happening behind closed doors, over shared laughs, cultural banter, and perhaps an impromptu collab conversation (Shakira x Diljit, anyone? The internet would explode.)
And let’s be honest, Shakira knows a star when she sees one. Sitting next to Diljit Dosanjh? That’s not just a seat, it’s a statement.
What time does the Met Gala 2025 red carpet start?
Starting at 5 p.m. Eastern sharp, AP will be livestreaming celebrity departures from the ultra-swanky Mark Hotel, aka the official “pre-game” runway where stars sashay into their limos like it’s a slow-motion movie montage.
But wait, there’s more. At 6:30 p.m., the AP turns up the heat with delayed coverage of the Met Gala carpet itself, so you can catch every dramatic train, glittery glove, and “wait, who is that?” moment without missing a beat. And yes, you can watch it all from the cozy glow of your phone or laptop, just hop on YouTube or head over to APNews.com.
Now, if you’re a die-hard fashion junkie who needs the drama live and in real time, E! is your bestie for the night. They’re going live at 6 p.m., serving up unfiltered glam straight to your TV or stream via Peacock, E! Online, YouTube, and all their social handles. Basically, if a gown swishes or a heel snaps, they’re on it.