Alia Bhatt sports 'Kala Teeka' at Met Gala, picture goes viral. Here is what it means

Alia Bhatt represented India at this year's Met Gala and left everyone amused with her surreal and ethereal look. Giving desi princess vibes in a Sabyasachi saree, the actor made heads turn at the mega-fashion event.

While her gorgeous snaps and videos have been circulating the internet, a particular snap of Alia, where you can spot a 'kala teeka' has gone viral. Let us know more about it.

Alia Bhatt spots Kala Teeka, here is what it means

Following the theme for this year, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion along with the dress code, The Garden of Time, Alia sported a floral saree. She added statement jewellery and a matha patti. However, what took some netizens' attention was her kala teeka.

Significance of kala teeka

In India, kala teeka is a way to ward off evil. Many superstitions believe that it wards off the effects of an evil eye. Superstition follows that one must wear a black dot on the face, where it can be seen. One should also wear a black thread on arms or ankles or use rock salt to keep away evil.

All about Alia's Met Gala dress

Alia Bhatt's stunning Met Gala look featured a hand-embroidered saree that required 1,905 man-hours and 163 skilled craftsmen to create. Styled by Anita Shroff Adajania, with makeup by Puneet Saini and hair by Amit Thakur, Alia expressed her eagerness to meet the artisans behind her exquisite attire, crafted in Italy. Her genuine appreciation for their craftsmanship added to her charm, making her look even more sensational and graceful at the prestigious event.

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