“It’s not just simple entertainment. I’m a memory from home, though I’m not a memory,” Khan tells TIME. “The diaspora made me the star I am.”

Shah Rukh Khan, known as the King of Bollywood, stunned in a custom Sabyasachi ensemble, aligning with the evening’s dress code, “Tailored To You,” and theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” inspired by Monica L.

This year's Met Gala dress code is "Tailored for You" - a reference to the suiting and menswear which features in the exhibition.