- Tuesday, May 06, 2025
By: Vibhuti Pathak
When Shah Rukh Khan made his much-anticipated Met Gala debut in 2025, the internet buzzed with reactions—ranging from admiration to critique. But it was Kajol, his iconic co-star from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, who delivered the most hilarious and nostalgic take of all. In a cheeky Instagram post, the Bollywood actress teased SRK for supposedly “copying her style” and claimed that she had rocked the same look before him.
The My Name Is Khan duo, who have long been fan favorites for their on-screen chemistry and off-screen camaraderie, shared a lighthearted exchange that sent Bollywood fans into a frenzy. Sharing a collage featuring herself in a bold black blazer with stacked jewelry and a central image of Shah Rukh in his Met Gala outfit, Kajol captioned the post: “Hmmmmmmmm, spot the difference 🧐😜🤣 @iamsrk #allaboutthebling #greatminds.”
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Shah Rukh Khan’s Met Gala look, crafted by celebrated Indian designer Sabyasachi, was all-black, opulent, and unapologetically regal. Styled to fit the event’s 2025 theme — Superfine: Tailoring Black Style — the ensemble included a floor-length coat made from Tasmanian superfine wool with Japanese horn buttons, layered over a silk shirt and pleated satin kamarbandh. The highlight? An 18k gold and jewel-encrusted cane crowned with Sabyasachi’s signature Bengal tiger head — a true spectacle.
Yet Kajol’s throwback look, complete with layered jewelry and a similar tailored vibe, didn’t go unnoticed. Her playful comparison drew fans into a wave of nostalgia, recalling the unbeatable charm of their iconic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai days. Comment sections were flooded with fans asking for a reunion movie and celebrating the duo’s unshakeable friendship.
SRK’s Met Gala debut may have polarized fans and critics alike, with some praising his boldness and others unimpressed by the over-the-top styling. Still, it’s Kajol’s witty jab that stole the spotlight — a reminder of why the actress remains one of Bollywood’s most beloved and unfiltered voices.
For those who have grown up on the magic of SRK-Kajol pairings, from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, this moment felt like a social media sequel — light, warm, and full of sass. Their last on-screen appearance was in Rohit Shetty’s 2015 film Dilwale, and fans have been waiting for a reunion ever since.
In an age of highly curated celebrity images, Kajol’s post was a breath of fresh air. It showed that even amid the high fashion and global prestige of events like the Met Gala, some good-old Bollywood banter still reigns supreme. As far as SRK’s Met Gala look goes? Kajol says she did it first — and fans are more than happy to believe her.
