This photo was shared on Instagram. (Etiquette: Dietetics,
New Delhi:
Mindy Kaling stole the spotlight this year Met Gala With her striking look in a beige sculptural gown. Designed by Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta, the custom creation drew praise from Mindy Kaling, who called Gaurav Gupta a “genius” during an interview with Vogue on the red carpet. An intricately textured gown called “The Melting Flower of Time” became a favorite of the evening. However, some eagle-eyed netizens couldn’t help but compare it to the previous ensemble worn by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.
For Anwarya, he also designed Aishwarya’s outfit Gaurav Gupta, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s pink gown, which required 3,500 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, is the origin of Mindy Kaling’s version. Difference – Ash’s dress was inspired by seashells, Mindy’s by Mate’s floral theme.
Diet Sabya immediately spotted the similarities and shared a comparison of Aishwarya and Mindy wearing similar designs by Gaurav Gupta. The fashion industry’s honest Instagram handle was not impressed, writing, “Gutssss.”
Soon after, many social media users flooded the comment section and pointed out the striking similarities between the two outfits. One Instagram user commented, “Ash will always represent “been there” on a global scale. One comment read, “Trust Mindy Kaling to look anything ugly. Feeling sad for GG. No one deserves such a flop the first time, especially in the mecca of fashion. An extra glass of wine for GG from me,” commented another, adding, “Himmat to hai, but you can see she couldn’t stop smiling because of the dress.”
One comment read, “They are the same picture.” Another wrote, “Representing India” as she said.
Another shared a photo of Mindy Kaling and simply wrote, “Ash.”
This is Aishwarya Rai’s dress in Cannes 2022
— Dias (@rab1dana) 6 May 2024
Aisha https://t.co/Hvgm9j6d0k
— Aishwarya Rai Fan🇲🇺 (@Rahul_Lat) 6 May 2024
Before appearing on the red carpet, Mindy Kaling said, “I’m really happy to be able to replicate such talented talent in my community. If you look at the cape, you see it as a flower. Once it blooms, it’s melting.”
ICYMI: This year’s dress code Met Gala “The Garden of Time,” draws inspiration from Jay G. Ballard’s 1962 short story of the same name.
On the work front, Mindy Kaling is starring in a Netflix show starring Kate Hudson, inspired by the life of Los Angeles Lakers president Jeanie Buss.
