Shah Rukh Khan’s first appearance at the Met Gala is a natural extension of his enduring onscreen charm. With this year’s dress code, ‘ Tailored For You,’ in mind, Shah Rukh Khan’s ensemble by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee subtly connected the shared histories of Black and Indian dandyism—two traditions that reimagined tailoring.

The global superstar is going “a little bit rapper” for his first gala appearance. He may never come back, but he’s here now.

The feeling, or maybe it’s a frenzy, that Shah Rukh Khan inspires can’t be tamed by borders or time. His smoldering gaze, that hair toss, and those dance moves have enthralled audiences for more than 30 years,