The Met Museum of Art in New York City has officially begun the 2023 Met Gala red carpet with the start of one of the largest fashion events in the world. This year's Met Gala co-hosts included Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa, and Anna Wintour of Vogue. The event was attended by the best musicians, athletes, supermodels, and actors. The annual Met Gala has once again attracted the entire fashion world to New York City, with this year’s theme honoring the late designer ‘Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty’. In addition to their showy apparel, the star-studded visitors wore pearls, starched collars, and black and white. 

 
 
 
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Talking about celebs who attended the biggest fashion night, Indians shone bright like diamonds on the red carpet. Alia Bhatt made her debut at the Met Gala 2023 red carpet, with Priyanka Chopra, Natasha Poonawaala, and Isha Ambani catching the spotlight as well. But many of them were missed, and were also “mistaken”.

Alia Bhatt Mistaken As Aishwarya Rai in Met Gala

Alia Bhatt recently made a stunning appearance at the Met Gala 2023, leaving everyone in awe. In her princess-like ensemble, the actress turned heads as she walked down the red carpet. However, some New York paparazzi mistakenly identified her as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan while she was on the scene. 

 
 
 
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Alia was spotted strutting along with her designer Prabal Gurung at the Met Gala red carpet. The actress radiated confidence and beauty as she walked the red carpet. However, some of the people began addressing her as Aishwarya shortly after she began posing. They were heard yelling, “Aishwarya look this side,” and “Aishwarya this way.” 

Netizens Reaction on Alia Bhatt Mistaken as Aishwarya Rai

Social media users were able to be seen responding to the video shortly after it was uploaded on various platforms. Someone commented, “Paps are the same everywhere.” Someone also commented, “Jhandeya ikde ikde' ka badla le rhe h.” At the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre’s recent opening ceremony in Mumbai, Gigi Hadid, Tom Holland, and Zendaya were all spotted. The paparazzi were heard mispronouncing their names when they were in public. Read on to see some of the reactions.

On the professional front, Alia Bhatt will co-star with Ranveer Singh in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. She will also be seen with Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif in Jee Le Zaraa. The ‘Brahmastra’ actress is also set to make her Hollywood debut this year alongside Gal Gadot in ‘Heart of Stone’.