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Kiara Advani made her dazzling debut at the MET Gala 2025, and as expected, she turned heads. But her look didn’t just win praise – it sparked a fun fashion debate online. Netizens were quick to notice that her bold outfit reminded them of another iconic look: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s dramatic appearance at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024.
The similarities were impossible to miss. Both actresses chose black and gold themes, capes that made a statement, and fashion that screamed drama and elegance. Naturally, fans had a lot to say.
Kiara’s Look: Drama, glamour and a heartfelt connection
Designed by Gaurav Gupta, Kiara’s gown was anything but ordinary. She wore a black strapless dress with a sculptural golden breastplate that sparkled with crystals and tiny ghungroos. But this wasn’t just about fashion—it carried meaning.
The breastplate was called ‘Mother Heart’ and ‘Baby Heart’ and symbolised the journey of motherhood. Two golden hearts were connected by a delicate chain, representing the umbilical cord. The soft jingle of the ghungroos gave the look a graceful Indian touch. This made Kiara’s MET Gala appearance even more special, as she is currently expecting her first child with actor-husband Sidharth Malhotra.
Flashbacks to Cannes: Aishwarya’s gold goddess look
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who is no stranger to making fashion headlines, wore a custom black-and-gold gown back at Cannes in 2024. Designed by Falguni Shane Peacock, her outfit had dramatic puffed sleeves, golden detailing, and a sweeping cape with 3D floral work. It was bold, royal, and had an unmistakable ‘diva’ vibe. Although her look got mixed reactions at the time, with some loving it and others calling it too much, it’s now being appreciated in a new light, thanks to the comparisons with Kiara.
As one fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Happy to see that her this look from Cannes last is getting recreated by Kiara Advani at #MetGala Fashion icon #AishwaryaRaiBachchan 🔥”
Fans play spot the difference: ‘Bas 19/20 ka fark hai’
As soon as Kiara’s look went public, fashion watchers started pointing out the similarities. On Instagram, DietSabya’s post sharing Kiara’s behind-the-scenes clip netizens commented, “Anyone getting flashbacks of Aishwarya's Falguni and Shane Peacock Cannes”
Another chimed in, “It reminds me Aishwarya's Cannes look from Cannes 2024” and “Aishwarya wore something similar for cannes???”
Over on Reddit, a user titled their post, “Kiara's Met look reminds me of Aish's Cannes look.” They even added that it looked a bit like what Alia Bhatt wore in France, “Also a bit like the silver armor Alia wore on the runway in France.” Another user replied, “Omg yes I knew I had seen her outfit somewhere 😭 Just couldn't place my finger on it.”
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But not all reactions were positive. Some users criticised Indian designers for playing it safe. “Why Indian designers always play SAFE! None of them have it.
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always disappoints on international level.” And one harsh comment summed it up with, “19/20 ka fark. Feeling sad for Kiara.”
Hair, capes, and desi drama: Too many coincidences?
Some fans also pointed out that it wasn’t just the outfits that matched, both actresses had their hair open and flowing with comments like “even the open hair”, adding to the goddess-like effect. The matching black-and-gold palette, use of capes, and dramatic energy led many to say it felt like Kiara was carrying on the ‘desi diva’ legacy on the global stage.
Despite all the chatter, Kiara made the look her own. The emotional layer tied to motherhood, the delicate ghungroos, and her glowing presence made the ensemble stand out. Her expression of Indian artistry at the MET Gala, a space known for wild and experimental fashion, gave her a well-deserved place on the global fashion radar.
Kiara Advani to debut at Met Gala 2025
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