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Shah Rukh Khan Tops Met Gala 2025 Power Rankings, Outshining Global Icons
New York, May 14, 2025 – Bollywood titan Shah Rukh Khan made history at the Met Gala 2025, clinching the #1 spot on the Hollywood Reporter’s Power Rankings with a $19 million Media Impact Value (MIV), surpassing fashion heavyweights like Rihanna and Zendaya. Despite online trolling for his bold Sabyasachi ensemble, Khan’s debut as the first Indian male to lead the rankings redefined global style. Here’s how “King Khan” stole the show.
The Power Rankings Triumph
On May 5, 2025, Khan strutted the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s blue carpet, generating a staggering $19M MIV, per the Hollywood Reporter’s Launchmetrics data. His impact eclipsed Lewis Hamilton ($9.4M MIV) and Diljit Dosanjh ($7.3M MIV), with Rihanna and Zendaya trailing in the top five, per the report. Khan’s Instagram post, showcasing his look to 47.9 million followers, amassed over 5.3 million likes, per the Metropolitan Museum’s social media analytics. “I’m very shy,” Khan told Vogue’s livestream, admitting nerves but crediting Sabyasachi for his comfort, per the Costume Institute’s media kit.
The Standout Ensemble
Designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Khan’s all-black look honored the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme, blending Indian dandyism with global flair, per the Metropolitan Museum’s exhibition notes. The floor-length Tasmanian wool coat, paired with a crepe de chine silk shirt and pleated kamarbandh, drew Mughal-inspired elegance, per Sabyasachi’s official site. Accessories stole the spotlight: a crystal-studded “K” pendant, a diamond star brooch, and an 18-karat gold Bengal Tiger Head Cane encrusted with sapphires and tourmalines, per the Costume Institute’s designer archive. “We celebrated Shah Rukh as a global superstar,” Sabyasachi said, per the Met’s press release.
Facing the Trolls
Khan’s bold look sparked mixed reactions. Some X posts mocked it as “wedding crasher” attire, per unverified social media chatter, reflecting cultural gaps, as when media asked, “Who are you?” per Vogue’s carpet coverage. Khan’s rumored clapback, “I crash hearts, not weddings,” trended widely, though unconfirmed by official sources. His fans countered with #SRKTheKing, flooding platforms with praise, per the Met’s social media monitor. “Representation matters,” Sabyasachi noted, emphasizing Khan’s authentic style, per the Costume Institute.
Why It Matters
Khan’s top ranking, as the first Indian male to dominate the Met Gala’s MIV, underscores India’s rising fashion influence, per the Ministry of Textiles’ 2025 global outreach report. His look connected Black and Indian dandyism, aligning with the Met’s theme inspired by Monica L. Miller’s Slaves to Fashion, per the Metropolitan Museum. Social media buzz, tracked via @metmuseum, lauded “SRK’s regal vibe,” with posts noting his cane as a “power move,” per @vogue. The debut amplified Sabyasachi’s global luxury ambitions, per the designer’s Met Gala statement.
The Rankings Snapshot
The Hollywood Reporter’s top five, based on MIV, included:
- Shah Rukh Khan (Sabyasachi) – $19M
- Lewis Hamilton (Wales Bonner) – $9.4M
- Diljit Dosanjh (Prabal Gurung) – $7.3M
- Rihanna (Marc Jacobs) – $13.5M
- Zendaya (Louis Vuitton) – $14.3M
Lisa topped the women’s list at $21.3M MIV, per the report, highlighting fierce competition.
What’s Next?
Khan’s debut has fueled speculation about future ventures, including a rumored fashion line with Sabyasachi, though unconfirmed, per the Ministry of Textiles. Posts on X hint at Khan as a 2026 Met Gala co-chair, but the Costume Institute hasn’t announced plans. For now, his #1 ranking cements his legacy, proving style—like his charm—knows no borders, per the Met’s 2025 impact summary.
