Not only for his style, but also for the political message many feel his attire carried, Punjabi musician and actor Diljit Dosanjh made news at the 2025 Met Gala. His choice of clothing, which included the map of Punjab and the state flag devoid of any reference to India, caused a great stir. Political voices and many social media users attacked the design, labeling it as a quiet support of the Khalistani cause. Diljit has not spoken on the subject, but the debate on regional identity, nationalism, and artistic freedom has once more taken front stage both in India and elsewhere.