Alia Bhatt attends MET Gala 2024, dons a floral Sabyasachi saree

Alia Bhatt made her appearance at the MET Gala 2024 on Tuesday as she adorned an elegant light green floral saree embellished with fine craftwork. It was her second appearance at the event after the surprising presence made last year. Along with her, businesswoman Isha Ambani, Hollywood actor Zendaya and Jennifer Lopez, among others walked the red carpet at the fashion event.

Each year, the event is marked with a theme for the dresses worn by celebrities. This year’s theme is ‘The Garden of Time’, which is inspired from a 1962 short story written by J.G. Ballard. Alia shared photos from the event on her Instagram and wrote a long note about her saree and the theme in the caption. She wrote, “It was a call to the Garden of Time - an ode to art and eternity. Timelessness is endless, and we acknowledge that things crafted with time and care, can last forever. In our journey for an Indian interpretation of this universal theme, the outfit took on a life of its own.”

Detailing on what went behind designing the saree, she wrote, “Nothing embodies tradition and innovation like the saree; in the skilled hands of Sabyasachi, this vision found its fullest expression. We looked to the past as a guide for the future, drawing inspiration from the timeless sophistication of Indian nobility. We focused on intricate craftsmanship, incorporating hand embroidery, precious stones, along with elegant beadwork and fringes, distinctive of the 1920’s fringe style. Our colour palette pays homage to nature’s beauty, echoing the earth, sky, and sea.”

She ended the note saying, “Creating this has been quite an experience. Fun and stressful in equal parts. It has taken a collective effort of 163 dedicated individuals, including master craftspeople, embroiderers, artists, and dyers, investing a total of 1965-man hours to create this ethereal saree. As I wear this outfit, I feel incredibly grateful to embody this exquisite creation, a testament to boundless love and painstaking effort. Team work makes the dream work.”

On the work front, she was last seen in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani in 2023 alongside Ranveer Singh. She will be seen next in Vasan Bala’s Jigra.