I'm a memory from home: SRK on owning Met Gala 2025 with diamonds, legacy and grace

Shah Rukh Khan represented India at MET Gala 2025 in a black Sabyasachi suit teamed up with tons of diamonds. He later spoke to the media and, quite graciously, called himself a 'memory from home'.

In Short

• SRK nearly caused a stampede at MET Gala 2025 in New York
• He represented Indians with his iconic pose and diamond-studded look
• SRK spoke about his legacy and being a 'memory from home'

Shah Rukh Khan's presence in New York for MET Gala 2025 "nearly caused a stampede outside the hotel", said designer Sabyasachi, who accompanied King Khan at what is considered fashion's biggest night in the world. There he was, the superstar, one from India, dressed up in a black suit with tons of diamonds adding to his King-like charm. And yet, when he was asked about his grand presence at the event, he said he was a representation of people's "memory from home".

SRK, who's a phenomenon for Indians, humbly opened his arms in his iconic pose while walking the floral blue carpet of MET. Only that every Indian could tell you that nothing about that pose is humble - it stands for SRK's superstardom, and his legacy that is just not limited to the movies.

In an interview with TIME, SRK talked about the same legacy. He said, "It's not just simple entertainment. I am a memory from home, though I am not a memory. The diaspora made me the star I am."

SRK carried a long diamond-studded stick with him, and worked every inch of that unyielding look at the blue carpet. But, he knew he was representing so much more. Khan shared that the theme - 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' - stood for how creativity can unleash a new revolution to change the history of those oppressed.

He said in the same interview, "It is important to represent my countrymen and people. India is taking a stand in a lot of things, and it's important to have our presence felt. I liked what it (the theme) stood for - the concept of revolution and resolution, not through anger or fighting, but by being exuberant and artistic. Dressing up in a way that made a statement."

While he is aware of the magnetic force that he carries within, he also looks back at the time when he had just stepped into the industry, as a middle-class boy from Delhi, with nothing, just hardwork in his gait and dreams in his eyes. "I just acted, and I didn’t have anything to lose. Maybe that’s why I was so cocky and overconfident and silly at times," he said.

When told that his children have a legacy to carry forward, but also a 'privilege' to understand, he said, "The privilege part should make them humbled - that they have this background. There will always be a shadow. But, this path is very difficult. The shadow of somebody looming over you should not be a consideration for liking or disliking them."

After entertaining a whole generation of the audience with his trailblazing performances over the years, SRK now wants to contribute to cinema in a larger-than-life fashion, using better technology. The fire in him continues to burn, making him look for greater avenues in cinema.

When asked about his ambitions, the superstar explained, "Everything now is cleaner, louder, better. The lights are better. The watches are cooler. Why not films also? They have to get bigger. Stories have to be honest, but the way they are shown, they will have to become more interesting. I watch most stuff on my telephone here. Why should I go to the theatre? It has to be an experience. It has to be Disney World."

But, how did he feel right at that moment, and where was he going from there? "I need to feel like I was at 26 and act like I feel at 60," he signed off.