Isha Ambani seriously knows how to leave an impact with her fashion choices, and Met Gala 2026 was no different. She embodied ‘Fashion Is Art’ theme in a gorgeous saree by Gaurav Gupta. The flawless ensemble featured 1800 carats of diamonds, a handwoven gold tissue drape, and royal energy. But oddly enough, it wasn’t just the couture that got everyone talking. Interestingly, it was the mango she was seen carrying. As expected, social media totally lost it over that unexpected star – a mango at the Met Gala!
Isha Ambani’s viral mango truth revealed
What really grabbed everyone’s attention was Isha’s mango-shaped sculpture. The accessory served as an approval of Indian heritage and infused an artistic touch to her look. Mango is also the national fruit of India. Many believed that she carried a real mango. However, Isha herself revealed that it was just a sculpture by popular Indian artist Subodh Gupta. She further mentioned that it was twenty years old. During an interview at Met Gala 2026, Isha talked at length about her saree and the sentimental elements used in her ensemble. When the host asked Isha if it was a real mango, Isha replied, “It’s steel.”
Why did Isha decide to wear saree?
During the chat, Isha also talked at length about what made her choose a saree for the Met Gala. She said, “I just love your interpretation being, like, sentimental, like, I really love that. Yeah, also, I think when we thought about it, and, you know, fashion is art, we were like, oh, like, the sari is, like, the ultimate. For, you know, for me as an Indian, like, it was, like, the ultimate, like, symbol of art form. So that’s how we picked it.”
