Aishwarya-Abhishek wedding pics go VIRAL as fans spot ‘Nizam Jewel’ link with Isha Ambani’s Met Gala look

Nearly two decades after their grand wedding became one of Bollywood’s most talked-about events, old photos of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are suddenly everywhere again. This time, the internet’s obsession has little to do with nostalgia and everything to do with royal jewellery. After the recently concluded Met Gala 2026 brought historic Indian jewels into global conversation, fans quickly noticed a fascinating detail from Abhishek and Aishwarya’s 2007 wedding celebrations. Many social media users pointed out that the groom appeared to wear a striking kalgi on his turban that looked remarkably similar to jewellery associated with the legendary Nizam of Hyderabad collection.

The Royal Detail That Has Everyone Talking

The renewed curiosity around the jewel began after royal-inspired accessories became a major talking point for Isha Ambani's look at this year’s Met Gala. With the event celebrating extravagant fashion, archival Indian jewels once again found themselves under the spotlight. Amid all the online chatter, fans dug out photographs from the Bachchan wedding and zoomed in on Abhishek’s regal wedding look.

Dressed in an ivory and gold sherwani designed by celebrated couturiers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, Abhishek embraced a full royal aesthetic for the ceremony. What especially caught attention now was the ornate headpiece attached to his safa, featuring pearls, emerald tones and diamonds that many believe resembles pieces linked to the famed Nizam jewels.

Designer Abu Jani had once revealed that Abhishek wore some of the finest jewellery sourced specially for the wedding. From rare Mughal-inspired necklaces to ruby-studded details on his sherwani, the idea was to create a look worthy of royalty.

How The Met Gala Revived Interest In Historic Indian Jewels

The Met Gala has increasingly become a platform where Indian craftsmanship and heritage jewellery are celebrated on a global stage. This year, conversations about royal Indian gems exploded online after several historically inspired pieces made headlines.

Interestingly, the fascination with these jewels is not new. Back in 2025, singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh also made news after reports claimed he could not access the iconic Cartier Patiala necklace for the Met Gala because it was on long-term display at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. The debate intensified when fans recalled that parts of the necklace had previously appeared on influencer Emma Chamberlain at a previous Met Gala.

Even without the original piece, Diljit paid tribute to Punjabi royalty with a custom-made replica necklace.

Aishwarya's next fashion moment

As their wedding photos continue to dominate social media timelines, Aishwarya is also gearing up for another appearance at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The actress has long been one of India’s biggest fashion ambassadors on the global stage, and fans are eager to see what she brings to the red carpet this year.