At the Met Gala in 2024, Alia Bhatt attracted attention from all corners. She made sure to fend off bad luck by wearing a ‘kaala teeka’ behind her ear.
Alia Bhatt dons a kaala teeka at the Met Gala 2024 to ward off the evil eye
A photo of Alia Bhatt at the 2024 Met Gala has gone viral on social media and been shared. On the red carpet, the actress is seen posing for the cameras while wearing her flowery saree. All eyes were focused on Alia, who appeared to be no less than a garden fairy. Looking over her shoulder, Alia struck a posture and we noticed a kaala teeka behind her ear. For those who are unaware, it is customary in India to place a black mark behind one’s ear or on the forehead as a means of warding off bad luck.
Alia Bhatt pay Rs. 63 lakh to 2 crore to attend Met Gala 2024
The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan, New York, USA, is the recipient of all proceeds raised at the Met Gala. For those who are unaware, a ticket to the Met Gala costs $75,000 USD per person, or around Rs. 63 lakh in Indian currency. The total cost of the table is approximately USD 350,000, or nearly Rs. 2 crore 92 lakh.
According to a story in News18, when businesses and design firms purchase tables for their guests, individuals pay for their own tickets. Therefore, Alia Bhatt most likely paid a staggering minimum of Rs. 63 lakh to attend the esteemed occasion.
Alia Bhatt looked elegant in a 3D floral Sabyasachi saree at the 2024 Met Gala
Alia Bhatt chose a custom-made, mint-green Sabyasachi saree with a 23-foot train and 3D floral decorations. Glass beads were used to fringe the actress’s couture saree, which was hand-embroidered with silk thread, beads, sequins, and semi-precious stones. Alia accessorised her unusual draping with a hand-embroidered shirt exquisitely set with tourmalines, emeralds, multi coloured sapphires, and Basra pearls. The actress accessorised her appearance by tying a quirky bun and accessorising it with a bold matha patti. She looked just as gorgeous as ever, complete with earrings set with sapphires and emeralds.
Alia Bhatt’s stunning look at the Met Gala 2023
Alia Bhatt made her Met Gala 2023 debut as a muse for renowned designer Prabal Gurung. She was breathtaking as she walked in a lavish white ball gown with a million pearls on it. In the flowing white gown, Lagerfield paid homage to Chanel’s bride line, and she looked like a Disney princess. Matching diamond earrings, a stack of rings, and specially adorned gloves completed Alia’s ensemble. Her appearance was enhanced by her delicate makeup, jewellery, and a half-tied, center-parted hairstyle with an embroidered bow.