Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Kiara Advani marked a proud moment for India as they made their debut at the Met Gala this year, representing South Asia on the global fashion stage. While fans celebrated their presence at the event themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,

After criticism for the way Shah Rukh Khan and Diljit Dosanjh were received at the Met Gala this year, here's what a spokesperson said.

“It’s not just simple entertainment. I’m a memory from home, though I’m not a memory,” Khan tells TIME. “The diaspora made me the star I am.”