Hrithik Roshan Attends LACMA Art + Film Gala
The Indian actor became the first from India to attend the annual Los Angeles museum fundraiser.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Celebrities
Hrithik Roshan attended the 15th LACMA Art + Film Gala on the evening of 7 November, becoming the first Indian actor to do so. The invite-only charity event is co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and Eva Chow.
Why it matters
The appearance marks a first for Indian film representation at the Los Angeles museum's marquee fundraiser, which draws major figures from film, art and fashion. It also highlights the growing crossover between Bollywood talent and Hollywood-linked cultural institutions in Los Angeles.
The 15th LACMA Art + Film Gala is the 15th annual edition of an event first held in 2011. The source does not report the amount raised or attendance figures for this year's gala.
The players
Hrithik Roshan
Hrithik Roshan is a prominent Indian actor widely known for his work in Hindi cinema and his strong following across South Asia.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio is an Academy Award-winning American actor and environmental advocate who co-chairs the LACMA Art + Film Gala.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
LACMA is one of the largest art museums in the western United States and hosts the annual Art + Film Gala as its major fundraiser.
The details
Hrithik Roshan wore a custom tuxedo from Brunello Cucinelli and was hosted by Kavita Gupta. Other attendees included Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton with husband Carter Reum, and BLACKPINK's Rose in a Saint Laurent dress, with guests posing against Chris Burden's Urban Light installation. The gala honored Denis Villeneuve and Vija Celmins.
Timeline
7 November 2026: 15th LACMA Art + Film Gala held
Season Trajectory
The 2026 gala continues the annual tradition begun at LACMA in 2011, now in its 15th edition. Hrithik Roshan's attendance adds to the event's growing international guest roster.
Readers following the gala can track coverage of LACMA's programming and its annual Art + Film Gala through the museum's public channels. The event itself is invite-only, so attendance is not open to the general public.
The takeaway
The gala's continued growth and international guest list show how Los Angeles cultural institutions are drawing talent from across the global entertainment industry. Readers interested in the intersection of film and art can follow LACMA's programming throughout the year.
Further reading
For more on the celebrity circuit, see Celebrities coverage in Los Angeles.
