Alia Bhatt caused a sensation on the red carpet at Met Gala 2024, but she wasn’t the only Indian star to grab attention at the prestigious event. Nitanshi Goel, the talented 17-year-old actress who made her debut as Phool in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, also made her debut at the Met Gala.
Phool in the Garden of Time
During the event, Aamir Khan Productions shared a stunning image of Nitanshi as Phool from the Met Gala red carpet. Dressed in character, she wore a traditional red sari with a maroon shawl, complemented by a matching bindi on her forehead. Her modest smile while gracefully holding her sari and shawl captured hearts.
The caption on the post read, “Our Phool blossoming in the garden of time (flower emoji) Watch #LaapataaLadies on @NetflixIndia now.” Nitanshi shared the post on her social media platforms, adding the caption, “Met Gala 2024 (flower emoji).” The internet was abuzz with praise for her Met Gala debut.
Comments flooded in, with one user exclaiming, “phool in her timeless shaadi ka joda (sparkle emoji).” Another fan declared, “Favourite phool of the season (loved emoji).” A supportive message read, “Such a breath of fresh air to the industry. Way to go. Stay blessed.” Another user remarked, “From Surajmukhi to MetGala, the journey of Phool Kumari is the next big thing (grin emojis),” referencing her character’s development in the film.
Phool in Laapataa Ladies
In Laapataa Ladies, Nitanshi portrayed Phool, a young bride who becomes separated from her party. Sharing her preparation for the role, she revealed, “I watched Sui Dhaaga, Balika Badhu, and numerous Bhojpuri women’s videos to understand women from that era since the story is set in 2001, while I was born in 2007. I wanted to embody that era during the audition itself. By my body language, I aimed to convey the essence of those women. I practiced their mannerisms and learned how to wear a veil. Even though Phool has minimal dialogues in the film, her eyes speak volumes.”
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan and Jyoti Deshpande, unfolds in 2001 rural India, following two young brides who get separated during a train journey and the ensuing investigation led by Kishan, a police officer. Presented by Jio Studios, the film released in cinemas on March 1 and was positively received upon its debut on Netflix India in April.
