Actress Deepika Padukone will not be attending this year’s Met Gala, with sources confirming that the decision is due to her current filming commitments. The actress has previously attended the Met Gala in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

According to a source close to the development, Deepika is currently prioritizing her film schedule, with two major projects in the pipeline. “His priority has always been and will always be films,” he said. King Expected to be released later this year and Raka Slated to release next year, his priority at the moment is to complete the shooting of these two films,” said the source.

After Deepika and Ranveer Singh were recently spotted at the airport, speculations were rife that the couple will be seen together for the first time at the Met Gala. However, a source close to this has confirmed that this is not true. The actress chose to fulfill her work commitments as she juggles professional commitments with her personal life. Deepika recently announced her second pregnancy.

Meanwhile, Padukone, a frequent Met Gala attendee over the years, has often balanced international appearances with her burgeoning film projects. His absence this year comes at a time when Indian representation at the ceremony continues to expand.

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The Met Gala 2026 is scheduled to take place on May 5 (IST) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year’s edition, themed “Fashion Is Art”, is expected to include a wide mix of global celebrities from film, music, fashion and sports.

High-profile attendees and co-chairs include Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams and Anna Wintour, with names like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner expected to hit the red carpet. Karan Johar from India will debut at the Met Gala this year.