May 6, 2025: Diljit Dosanjh made a historic debut at the Met Gala 2025, turning heads with a regal outfit rooted in Punjabi heritage. But while his striking red carpet look earned accolades, it was a spontaneous off-the-carpet moment with global pop icon Shakira that truly stole the show—and the internet’s heart.
Shakira took to her Instagram Stories to post a candid video with Diljit, capturing the duo in high spirits. The clip, which also features celebrities like Nicole Scherzinger and Tessa Thompson, shows the two laughing, chatting, and enjoying a laid-back moment during fashion’s biggest night. Joining them was designer Prabal Gurung, Diljit’s close friend and creative partner for the evening.
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In a standout moment from the video, Shakira turned to the camera and gave a cheerful shoutout: “Say hi to India. Hi India,” introducing Diljit to her massive Instagram following and celebrating the star’s cultural roots.
Fans were quick to react, flooding social media with excitement and calls for a collaboration between the two music icons. Tweets and comments poured in with messages like, “We need a Diljit x Shakira collab ASAP!” and “This is the global crossover we never knew we needed.” One fan even declared, “You said Punjab will be worldwide, and now it is. ICONIC MOMENT.”
From bringing Punjabi royalty to the Met Gala red carpet to sharing a viral moment with one of the world’s biggest pop stars, Diljit Dosanjh is clearly having a global moment—and fans are loving every second of it. Could a musical collaboration between Diljit and Shakira be on the horizon? The internet sure hopes so.