Mindy Kaling's Met Gala Gown Strikingly Resembles Aishwarya's Cannes Gown

Mindy Kaling stole the spotlight at this year's Met Gala with her stunning appearance in a beige sculptural gown. Designed by Indian fashion designer Gaurav Gupta, the custom creation earned praise from Mindy Kaling, who called Gaurav Gupta a "genius" during an interview with Vogue on the red carpet. Called "The Melting Flower of Time," the intricately textured gown quickly became a favourite of the evening. However, some eagle-eyed netizens couldn't help but draw comparisons to a previous ensemble worn by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the Cannes Film Festival in 2022.

For the unversed, Aishwarya's outfit was also crafted by Gaurav Gupta. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's pink gown, which required 3500 hours of meticulous craftsmanship, is the original of Mindy Kaling's version. The difference - Ash's dress was inspired by a seashell, Mindy's by the Met's floral theme.

Diet Sabya spotted the similarity instantly and shared a comparison of Aishwarya and Mindy wearing similar Gaurav Gupta designs. The Instagram handle, which keeps the fashion industry honest, was not impressed, writing, "Gutsss."