KJo wants a selfie with Sabrina Carpenter at Met Gala: My daughter is obsessed
Ahead of his first Met Gala appearance, Karan Johar said he hoped to meet Sabrina Carpenter and take a selfie for his daughter Roohi. The filmmaker revealed that his daughter is obsessed with the singer.
Before making his debut at the 2026 Met Gala, Karan Johar had already revealed what mattered most to him that evening: meeting singer Sabrina Carpenter for the sake of his daughter. The filmmaker said the red carpet moment was special, but a selfie with Carpenter would be the best gift for his nine-year-old daughter Roohi, who is a fan of the singer.
Speaking during an interaction at the Empire State Building, Johar said the event meant more to him than fashion alone. As he arrived at one of the world’s most watched style events for the first time, he also reflected on his long fascination with the Met Gala, his early years in fashion, and the outfit he chose for the occasion.
A personal moment before the red carpet
Johar spoke about his children, twins Yash and Roohi, and shared the reason he hoped to meet Carpenter. “Can I be honest? I’m a father of twins, Yash and Roohi, they’re both 9. My daughter is obsessed with Sabrina Carpenter. If I could meet her and take a selfie with her, that would be the best gift,” he said.
He also described the Met Gala as a personal milestone. The director said he had followed the event for years, including at a time when it was not widely discussed in India. “I’ve tracked the Met Gala for years and always wondered what it would feel like to be on that carpet, where every look tells a story and reflects so much artistry,” he added.
From costume design to filmmaking
Looking back at his early days in the industry, Johar said his journey began in fashion before he moved fully into cinema. “I started out as a costume designer at around 22, but being on a film set made me realise that filmmaking is what truly excites and inspires me,” he said.
Karan Johar’s Met Gala look
For his first appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, Johar wore a custom Manish Malhotra creation inspired by Indian art and craftsmanship. The ensemble drew from the works of Raja Ravi Varma and was in line with the evening’s theme, “Costume Art”, and dress code, “Fashion Is Art”.
Titled Framed in Eternity, the look featured the 53-year-old filmmaker in a structured, power-shouldered vintage jacket paired with a hand-painted cape that extended nearly six feet. The cape was crafted over 85 days by a team of more than 80 artisans.
Before making his debut at the 2026 Met Gala, Karan Johar had already revealed what mattered most to him that evening: meeting singer Sabrina Carpenter for the sake of his daughter. The filmmaker said the red carpet moment was special, but a selfie with Carpenter would be the best gift for his nine-year-old daughter Roohi, who is a fan of the singer.
Speaking during an interaction at the Empire State Building, Johar said the event meant more to him than fashion alone. As he arrived at one of the world’s most watched style events for the first time, he also reflected on his long fascination with the Met Gala, his early years in fashion, and the outfit he chose for the occasion.
A personal moment before the red carpet
Johar spoke about his children, twins Yash and Roohi, and shared the reason he hoped to meet Carpenter. “Can I be honest? I’m a father of twins, Yash and Roohi, they’re both 9. My daughter is obsessed with Sabrina Carpenter. If I could meet her and take a selfie with her, that would be the best gift,” he said.
He also described the Met Gala as a personal milestone. The director said he had followed the event for years, including at a time when it was not widely discussed in India. “I’ve tracked the Met Gala for years and always wondered what it would feel like to be on that carpet, where every look tells a story and reflects so much artistry,” he added.
From costume design to filmmaking
Looking back at his early days in the industry, Johar said his journey began in fashion before he moved fully into cinema. “I started out as a costume designer at around 22, but being on a film set made me realise that filmmaking is what truly excites and inspires me,” he said.
Karan Johar’s Met Gala look
For his first appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, Johar wore a custom Manish Malhotra creation inspired by Indian art and craftsmanship. The ensemble drew from the works of Raja Ravi Varma and was in line with the evening’s theme, “Costume Art”, and dress code, “Fashion Is Art”.
Titled Framed in Eternity, the look featured the 53-year-old filmmaker in a structured, power-shouldered vintage jacket paired with a hand-painted cape that extended nearly six feet. The cape was crafted over 85 days by a team of more than 80 artisans.
