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Diljit Dosanjh Reflects on Met Gala Debut Ahead of Sardaar Ji 3 Release

BBC interviews reveal his commitment to showcasing Punjab through a hidden kirpan under his cape, Priyanka Chopra’s encouragement, boycott calls over his film’s Pakistani co-star

Diljit Dosanjh reveals how he could carry kirpan to Met Gala red carpet because of Shakira.
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Overview

  • Dosanjh made his Met Gala debut in a Prabal Gurung–designed Maharaja-inspired outfit featuring a cape embroidered with the map of Punjab and Gurmukhi script
  • He became emotional at the thought that his look would represent Punjab rather than himself, shedding tears at his vanity-van reveal
  • He recounted sneaking his ceremonial kirpan past security by following Shakira through the metal detector with it concealed under his cape
  • Priyanka Chopra’s offer of personal support and assistance from a fellow Sikh attendee helped him navigate the star-studded event
  • Sardaar Ji 3 will premiere internationally on June 27 despite ongoing boycott calls prompted by the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir