Bollywood's King is not going anywhere just yet not even when the world wide web attempts to bring him down. Shah Rukh Khan has officially taken *Position One* on the *Met Gala 2025 Power Ranking List*, overtaking global fashion moguls such as *Rihanna and Zendaya*.
The Power Ranking, published by international fashion analytics platform *StyleScape Index*, measures celebrities on red carpet influence, online popularity, media attention, and overall influence — and SRK topped the list.
This is despite the superstar being trolled mercilessly online for his Met Gala debut look: an avant-garde combination of a tailored sherwani trench coat with a sequin cape and diamond-encrusted jootis, by Indian couturier Rahul Mishra. Critics were split, and memes went haywire, but fans and fashion circles came out in support of the actor for bringing Indian couture to the world stage.
Fashion editors lauded Shah Rukh for doing what few Indian men have been brave enough to do on such a platform — making a cultural and couture statement without being safe. His look trended on all platforms for more than 72 hours and accumulated over *12 million mentions* worldwide.Trampling over style icons such as *Rihanna*, who dressed in a heavenly silver Gaultier gown, and *Zendaya*, who rocked a cyber-tech inspired design from Mugler, Shah Rukh's #DesiDaredevil moment of the evening indeed resonated with people all over the world. According to industry insiders, this is the turning point for fashion diplomacy — with Indian celebrities not only attending, but *reigning over international red carpets*.
Whereas a few trolls might have chuckled, the numbers — and placements — tell a different story. As Shah Rukh Khan himself once averred: *"Don't underestimate the power of a common man."* It seems like now, the world finally understands.
