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Hrithik Roshan in a custom Brunello Cucinelli tuxedo at the LACMA Art + Film Gala 2026Photo via Bollywood Hungama

Hrithik Roshan Makes History at LACMA Art + Film Gala 2026

Hrithik Roshan becomes first mainstream Indian actor at LACMA Art + Film Gala 2026

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Hrithik Roshan stepped into the spotlight at the 15th edition of the LACMA Art + Film Gala, held in Los Angeles on November 7, and did more than just attend — he made history. According to reports from Bollywood Hungama, he became the first mainstream Indian actor to grace the annual event, a milestone that points to shifting dynamics in global cultural recognition.

The gala, presented by Gucci and co-chaired by Hollywood heavyweight Leonardo DiCaprio and entrepreneur Eva Chow, celebrates achievements in both filmmaking and visual art. This year’s honourees were filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, known for Dune, and artist Vija Celmins. The gathering brought together a constellation of names across entertainment, fashion, and business: Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet, Andrew Garfield, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rufus Sewell, Ashley Park, Jessica Williams, Monica Barbaro, Kim Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner.

Yet amid the international A-list, Hrithik stood out not for who he was with, but for who he represented. He wore a custom tuxedo crafted by Italian luxury house Brunello Cucinelli, choosing a classic black-tie look that balanced elegance with quiet authority. His presence wasn’t accidental. He was hosted by Kavita Gupta, an Indian-origin producer and venture capitalist who also serves on the International Emmy Board.

Her role signals more than hospitality, it points to a growing network of Indian talent being woven into elite global platforms. The event itself is a charity gala, uniting filmmakers, artists, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists to celebrate the intersection of art and cinema. That Hrithik Roshan, one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring stars, now stands within that circle marks a turning point.

Not because he’s new to international stages, he’s been there before, in different forms, but because this time, he wasn’t an exception. He was the first of many. What comes next? The answer won’t be written in headlines.

It’ll be found in who walks through the door when the invitations go out again.

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