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DYK Shakira Unknowingly Helped Diljit Dosanjh Carry His Kirpan At Met Gala?
DYK Shakira Unknowingly Helped Diljit Dosanjh Carry His Kirpan At Met Gala?

News18

time27-06-2025

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DYK Shakira Unknowingly Helped Diljit Dosanjh Carry His Kirpan At Met Gala?

Diljit Dosanjh shared a funny story about how he snuck in his Kirpan at the Met Gala with the unexpected help of pop star Shakira, who didn't even know about his plan. Diljit Dosanjh made a grand debut at the Met Gala 2025 with his royal Maharaja inspired outfit. One key part of his look was the Kirpan, a traditional Sikh symbol, but the event organisers did not allow him to carry it at first as it was a weapon. Despite this, Diljit managed to sneak the Kirpan into the high profile red carpet. He shared a funny story about how he pulled it off with the unexpected help of pop star Shakira, who didn't even know about his plan. While talking to the BBC, the Chamkila star explained that Kirpan was an important part of his outfit and without it, the look will feel incomplete. Still, they didn't allow him to carry it. So, he asked if he could at least click a few pictures with it backstage. The team agreed to that. Diljit Dosanjh shared, 'So I was getting my photo clicked backstage when someone came and said, 'Hurry up, you're late.' So I just kept the kirpan with me and sat in the car. Then they said, 'You can't carry the kirpan on the red carpet. It's a weapon and it's not allowed.' I got out thinking, 'If someone asks me for it, I'll give it to them, but it'll hurt because it's a part of my look.' Ahead of me was Shakira. Her dress had a lot of metal, many pins and no one wanted to walk behind her because she's a huge star. Big stars get more attention and those behind them don't get much footage. So no one from my group wanted to go after her." 'I thought, 'It's okay. We've come this far, so let's go ahead.' As she walked through the metal detector, the machine started beeping. I had the kirpan in my hand. I thought, 'If I go with her, we'll either both get caught or neither of us will.' Because I was wearing a cape, the kirpan was hidden under it. The security checked Shakira but didn't even check me and said, 'Yeah, you can go.' They focused on checking her and I just stood there. Then I went in and the whole night I was proudly carrying the kirpan," Diljit explained. At the Met Gala 2025, Diljit Dosanjh was styled by designer Prabal Gurung, who created his outfit as a tribute to Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala. The look had a royal touch and stood out on the red carpet. This year's event was also special because Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kiara Advani also made their first ever appearance at the high profile event. Along with them, well known Indian names like Sabyasachi, Manish Malhotra, Isha Ambani and Priyanka Chopra also added glamour to the event. First Published: June 26, 2025, 15:00 IST

Diljit Dosanjh reveals how Shakira helped him to sneak in kirpan at Met Gala: ‘If we get caught, we both will…'
Diljit Dosanjh reveals how Shakira helped him to sneak in kirpan at Met Gala: ‘If we get caught, we both will…'

Mint

time25-06-2025

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  • Mint

Diljit Dosanjh reveals how Shakira helped him to sneak in kirpan at Met Gala: ‘If we get caught, we both will…'

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh made a splash at Met Gala 2025. At his debut appearance, Diljit exuded regal vibes in his Maharaja-inspired look. Talking about it, he revealed how he managed to sneak in his kirpan at the event with some help from Shakira who had no clue about his plan. He also recalled the moment when he broke down when he envisioned his Met Gala outfit which represented his homeland. In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit Dosanjh said he knew that all eyes would be on him at the event. 'I knew it jab main jaaunga toh koi aur nahi dikhega. Chahe voh mujhe kum dikhaayen lekin jab main jaaungi toh koi nhi dikhega (When I go there no one will have eyes on anyone else. Even if they show me less, but when I go no one else will be visible). I always had this belief that when I go, I'll look like a king. When I went to the Cartier showroom, I asked them, 'Will you give me that necklace? It belonged to us, and you just took it.' They had promised me then, but it was stuck in an exhibition, so it couldn't be sent. I cried when I thought of my look—that I would wear an outfit with the Punjab flag on my back and Gurmukhi script written on it. That was a very big thought for me. It wasn't important that I go there, it was important that Punjab goes there, that the turban goes there. That thought alone made me cry,' he said. Diljit also revealed how he somehow managed to carry a kirpan, the ceremonial dagger which is a part of his religious belief. It was Shakira who unknowingly helped with her huge outfit to match this year's theme. Diljit recalled how he was denied permission to carry the kirpan to the Met Gala. However, he said he sought permission to at least click photos with his kirpan backstage. He added that, in the rush of the moment, he unintentionally ended up carrying it in the car. As he arrived at the event, Diljit knew he might be asked to hand it over. He said he was prepared to do so, but only if someone requested it. The Good Newwz added, "Shakira was ahead of me, and her dress had a lot of metal pins and such. No one wanted to go behind her because she's a big star, but I thought it was okay because she was in my group. So when she was going through the metal detector, it had to beep because of all the metal on her dress, and I had the Kirpan in my hand, so I just walked through with her. I thought, 'If we get caught, we both will; if not, then not.' I had the Kirpan under my cape. They checked Shakira but didn't check me." At Met Gala 2025, Diljit Dosanjh paid tribute to his Punjabi roots, decked up in a royal look with modern flair. Styled by designer Prabal Gurung, Diljit wore an ivory sherwani paired with an opulent embroidered cape. His cape featured a map of Punjab and Gurmukhi script, symbolising cultural pride, while the sherwani was detailed with lotus motifs and peacocks on its ornate belt. He completed the opulent look with a turban, a ceremonial sword, and eye-catching accessories.

Diljit Dosanjh recalls crying over Met Gala look, sneaking kirpan to event
Diljit Dosanjh recalls crying over Met Gala look, sneaking kirpan to event

India Today

time25-06-2025

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  • India Today

Diljit Dosanjh recalls crying over Met Gala look, sneaking kirpan to event

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh made a striking debut at this year's Met Gala, captivating attention with his royal appearance on fashion's most prestigious night. In a recent interview, the singer shared that he became emotional when he first imagined his Met Gala outfit while sitting in his vanity van during the shoot of 'Sardaarji 3'.Diljit Dosanjh even revealed an intriguing story about how he was able to carry his 'kirpan' to the event, with some help from global pop icon a conversation with BBC Asian Network, Dosanjh shared his story and said, 'I knew it jab main jaaunga toh koi aur nahi dikhega. Chahe voh mujhe kum dikhaayen lekin jab main jaaungi toh koi nhi dikhega (When I go there no one will have eyes on anyone else. Even if they show me less, but when I go no one else will be visible). I always had this belief that when I go, I'll look like a king. When I went to the Cartier showroom, I asked them, 'Will you give me that necklace? It belonged to us, and you just took it.' They had promised me then, but it was stuck in an exhibition, so it couldn't be sent.' Adding, he said, 'I cried when I thought of my look, that I would wear an outfit with the Punjab flag on my back and Gurmukhi script written on it. That was a very big thought for me. It wasn't important that I go there, it was important that Punjab goes there, that the turban goes there. That thought alone made me cry."advertisementThe singer's outfit was an ode to his Punjabi roots and it could not have been complete without a kirpan. However, given the rules and regulations of the prestigious event, the actor was asked not to carry his kirpan on the blue the chat, the 'Good Newwz' actor also shared a light-hearted anecdote about how Shakira unknowingly helped him bring his 'kirpan' to the Met Gala. He recalled being informed that he couldn't carry the kirpan into the event, so he requested to at least take some photos with it backstage. But amid the chaos, he accidentally left for the venue with the 'kirpan' still in hand. Upon arriving, he was asked to hand it over, but he decided he would only part with it if someone firmly insisted."Shakira was ahead of me, and her dress had a lot of metal pins and such. No one wanted to go behind her because she was a big star, but I thought it was okay because she was in my group. So when she was going through the metal detector, it had to beep because of all the metal on her dress, and I had the 'kirpan' in my hand, so I just walked through with her. I thought, 'If we get caught, we both will; if not, then not.' I had the Kirpan under my cape. They checked Shakira but didn't check me. And that's how I posed with my 'kirpan' on the blue carpet,' Dosanjh his Met Gala debut, Diljit wore a turban as part of a look inspired by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh, the former ruler of Patiala. His outfit featured a cape embroidered with the map of Punjab and a stunning diamond-and-emerald necklace reminiscent of the Maharaja's Cartier this appearance, Diljit became the first turbaned artist to attend the Met Gala, making a powerful statement in both fashion and cultural representation.- EndsTrending Reel

Diljit Dosanjh reveals Shakria accidentally helped him carry ‘kirpan' at Met Gala  2025: 'I just walked through with her'
Diljit Dosanjh reveals Shakria accidentally helped him carry ‘kirpan' at Met Gala  2025: 'I just walked through with her'

Time of India

time25-06-2025

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  • Time of India

Diljit Dosanjh reveals Shakria accidentally helped him carry ‘kirpan' at Met Gala 2025: 'I just walked through with her'

From his Coachella performance to his Dil-Luminati world tour, Diljit Dosanjh became a global phenomenon with every step. Another feather in his hat was added when he made his Met Gala debut this year. His Met Gala look was inspired by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala's regal style. An essential part of his entire look was a kirpan (sword), which he was told to leave behind as per the rules of the event. However, accidentally, international artist Shakira helped Diljit to carry the kirpan at the Met Gala red carpet. Met Gala 2025 : Diljit Dosanjh on how he carried the kirpan with Shakira's help During his conversation with BBC Asian Network, Diljit, while sharing about his Met Gala's big moment, the look, revealed an interesting anecdote about how he managed to carry a kirpan when he was told he couldn't take it to the event. He was initially upset over it as the kirpan was a part of his look; nevertheless, he requested permission to at least click photos with it backstage. Later, in the rush of the moment, he ended up sitting in the car with the kirpan still in his hand. When he arrived at the venue, he decided to carry it with him and would hand it over if anyone asked or insisted. Least did he or anyone know that he would be able to carry the kirpan to the red carpet of the Met Gala 2025, courtesy of Shakira, or to be more specific, Shakira's dress. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Future-Ready Living in Godrej Majesty, Greater Noida Godrej Noida Book Now Undo "Shakira was ahead of me, and her dress had a lot of metal pins and such. No one wanted to go behind her because she's a big star, but I thought it was okay because she was in my group. So when she was going through the metal detector, it had to beep because of all the metal on her dress, and I had the Kirpan under my cape, so I just walked through with her,' revealed the actor. 'I thought, 'If we get caught, we both will; if not, then not.' I had the Kirpan under my cape. They checked Shakira but didn't check me," he added. The 'Sardaar Ji 3' controversy Though Diljit Dosanjh recieved a lot of love and warmth for his Met Gala 2025 debut, currently the actor is facing backlash over the Hania Aamir's casting controversy in 'Sardaar Ji 3.' Amid India and Pakistan's strained relations following the Pahalgam attack, Hania Aamir's role in 'Sardaar Ji 3' is being heavily criticized. Though the movie is not releasing in India and will only be hitting the overseas screens, netizens and FWICE have expressed their disapproval and disappointment towards the film. FWICE has even urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action in this matter.

Shakira accidentally helped Diljit Dosanjh carry kirpan at Met Gala; singer recalls crying just thinking about his look
Shakira accidentally helped Diljit Dosanjh carry kirpan at Met Gala; singer recalls crying just thinking about his look

Hindustan Times

time24-06-2025

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  • Hindustan Times

Shakira accidentally helped Diljit Dosanjh carry kirpan at Met Gala; singer recalls crying just thinking about his look

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh made a grand debut at the Met Gala this year, turning heads with his regal presence on fashion's biggest night. In an interview with BBC Asian Network, Diljit revealed that he had tears in his eyes when he first envisioned his Met Gala outfit while sitting in his vanity van during the shoot of Sardaarji 3. He also shared an interesting anecdote about how he managed to carry his kirpan to the event, with help from none other than Shakira. Diljit Dosanjh reveals how he could carry kirpan to Met Gala red carpet because of Shakira. Diljit revealed that he was always sure that when he would walk the carpet at the Met Gala, people would only have eyes on him. He said, "I knew it jab main jaaunga toh koi aur nahi dikhega. Chahe voh mujhe kum dikhaayen lekin jab main jaaungi toh koi nhi dikhega (When I go there no one will have eyes on anyone else. Even if they show me less, but when I go no one else will be visible). I always had this belief that when I go, I'll look like a king. When I went to the Cartier showroom, I asked them, 'Will you give me that necklace. It belonged to us, and you just took it.' They had promised me then, but it was stuck in an exhibition, so it couldn't be sent. I cried when I thought of my look—that I would wear an outfit with the Punjab flag on my back and Gurmukhi script written on it. That was a very big thought for me. It wasn't important that I go there, it was important that Punjab goes there, that the turban goes there. That thought alone made me cry." Diljit Dosanjh on how he carried kirpan to Met Gala 2025 with Shakira's help He also shared an amusing anecdote about how Shakira unknowingly helped him take the kirpan to the Met Gala. Diljit recalled being told he couldn't carry the kirpan to the event, so he requested permission to at least click photos with it backstage. However, in the rush of the moment, he ended up sitting in the car with the kirpan still in his hand. Upon arrival, he was asked to hand it over, but he decided he would only do so if someone insisted. He added, "Shakira was ahead of me, and her dress had a lot of metal pins and such. No one wanted to go behind her because she's a big star, but I thought it was okay because she was in my group. So when she was going through the metal detector, it had to beep because of all the metal on her dress, and I had the Kirpan in my hand, so I just walked through with her. I thought, 'If we get caught, we both will; if not, then not.' I had the Kirpan under my cape. They checked Shakira but didn't check me." Diljit Dosanjh's Met Gala look Diljit Dosanjh stole the spotlight at the Met Gala 2025 with his regal Maharaja-inspired look. As designer Prabal Gurung's muse, he exuded royalty in an ivory sherwani paired with a matching cape, intricately embroidered with a map of Punjab and adorned with letters in Gurmukhi. He completed the powerful ensemble with a traditional turban and a kirpan, proudly representing his roots. According to Vogue, Diljit topped the list of Best Dressed celebrities at the Met Gala 2025, outshining several global A-listers.

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