Met Gala 2024: Alia Bhatt Wards Off Evil Eye ‘Desi Style’

Alia Bhatt made a stunning statement at her second Met Gala appearance, captivating fans and fashion critics alike. Embracing the event’s ‘Garden of Time’ theme, she wore a magnificent Sabyasachi floral saree with a stunning trail. Her look was completed with statement earrings, a maang tikka, and a messy bun adorned with flowers.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed Alia wearing a ‘kaala teeka’ behind her ear, a traditional Indian way to ward off the evil eye. This detail has sparked viral attention, with fans enthralled by this special touch. One Reddit user humorously commented, “Nazar will need binoculars to find that,” while another expressed, “There is nothing wrong with it. It’s their personal belief.”

Reflecting on her ethereal moment on the red carpet, Alia shared, “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.

” She praised the saree as a symbol of tradition and innovation, especially when crafted by Sabyasachi. Alia’s outfit paid homage to Indian nobility, blending intricate craftsmanship, hand embroidery, precious stones, and 1920s fringe style.

“In our journey for an Indian interpretation of this universal theme, the outfit took on a life of its own. Nothing embodies tradition and innovation like the saree; in the skilled hands of @sabyasachiofficial, 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 added.

She also detailed the meticulous effort behind her look, which involved 163 individuals dedicating 1965-man hours to create the saree. Alia expressed gratitude for embodying this exquisite creation, describing it as a testament to boundless love and painstaking effort.

“We embraced a delicate nostalgia for hair and makeup – an elevated coiffure embellished with intricately woven braids and soft freckles – a homage to time’s gentle caress. 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,” she stated.