After Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone SKIPS Met Gala 2026; Here's Why

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Padukone, known for her fashion statements at the Met Gala, will be absent from this year’s prestigious event. Sources confirmed that the actress who will soon embrace motherhood for the second time, has a primary focus on her film career, with major projects like King and Raaka demanding her attention. While fans may miss her iconic red carpet appearances, Deepika's commitment to her character is more important. Reports also revealed that Deepika has a pivotal role in the film Raaka, which includes a big action sequence with Allu Arjun and her grand entrance in the film King.

Deepika Padukone will not attend Met Gala 2026

Reports suggested that Deepika Padukone will skip Met Gala 2026,which is set to take place on May 4, 2026, (May 5, 3:30 AM IST) in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art The source stated that with King slated to release at the end of this year and Raaka scheduled to release next year, her priority at the moment is to complete the shoot for these two films.

Meanwhile, the report came after sources confirmed that Priyanka Chopra will also not attend Met Gala 2026. The actress is currently busy promoting the upcoming second season of her action thriller series Citadel, which will release on May 6. She will also travel to Los Angeles for the Gold House Gala, where she will be honoured with the Global Vanguard Award for the second consecutive year.

About King and Raaka

Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated film King is set to be a thrilling, action-packed experience. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the film is slated for release on December 24, 2026. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King will feature SRK in a fierce, grey-shaded role. Apart from Deepika, the cast also includes Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Raghav Juyal, Rani Mukerji, and others.

Recently, SRK and Deepika's pictures and videos from King's South Africa schedule leaked online. Reacting to it, director Anand urged media and fans to refrain from posting footage from the sets of King. The team is working round the clock to ensure the best cinematic experience for everyone. Let us wait for the surprise on the big screen." He also urged fans to wait for the assets to be revealed as the team of King originally intended and thanked them for love, support and cooperation.Speaking about Raaka, it is an upcoming Indian pan-Indian sci-fi action thriller starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, directed by Atlee. The film is expected to hit cinemas in 2027, marking the first collaboration between Arjun and Atlee.