Armaan Malik Reflects on First Gold Gala Appearance
MUMBAI, India — Singer Armaan Malik said attending his first Gold House Gala in Los Angeles was a meaningful experience, adding that meeting John Legend was one of the most memorable moments of the evening.
Armaan attended the event at The Music Center with his wife, Aashna Shroff.
“Being at the Gold Gala was such a special experience for me. To represent India and our music in a room filled with so many influential voices and creatives from around the world felt deeply meaningful. It’s amazing to see our music and culture continue to travel globally while still staying rooted in authenticity,” Armaan said in a statement.
The singer said he was inspired by being surrounded by artists, entrepreneurs and storytellers who have spent years breaking barriers.
“Including our very own Priyanka Chopra, whose journey I’ve genuinely admired and looked up to. Meeting someone like John Legend, whose artistry and musicality I deeply respect, was also a really memorable moment for me,” he added.
The evening’s theme was “Modern Gold.” For the gala, Armaan wore a custom ensemble by Falguni Shane Peacock. The look drew inspiration from 2026 being the Year of the Fire Horse and was designed to reflect intensity, creativity, ambition and momentum, along with freedom and independence.
“For the gala, I wore Falguni & Shane Peacock, one of my favourite Indian designers. The horse detailing they incorporated into the bandhgala felt especially personal because it symbolises strength, freedom, ambition and forward movement,” Armaan said.
“It ties in beautifully into the energy of the Year of the Fire Horse, which made the entire look feel very aligned with where I am in life and creatively right now,” he added. (Source: IANS)
