BAFTA Awards 2026: Alia Bhatt shines at BAFTA 2026, calling daughter Raha her inspiration as she debuts as an award presenter at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Alia Bhatt stuns on the BAFTA 2026 red carpet, crediting daughter Raha Kapoor as her inspiration while presenting awards (Photo: X)
BAFTA Awards 2026: The 79th British Academy Film Awards which was staged at the Royal Festival Hall in London had a spectacular list of international talent. Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet, Alia Bhatt, and the likes of Hollywood and Bollywood could be seen on the red carpet and represented the glitz and glamour of international cinema. Prince William and Kate Middleton, the British royalty were also present in the event, which gave the evening a royal flavor. The ceremony was dedicated to the best movies to be published in the UK in 2025 and the awards were given in various categories, starting with the acting performance and ending with technical achievement.
Alia Bhatt was the first to appear at the BAFTAs and she wore a gorgeous silver floor-length dress with an ivory faux fur stole. Her classy styling, classic Hollywood-inspired hair and makeup made the Bollywood star a strong presence on the red carpet. As one of the representatives of the Indian film industry, the debut of Alia meant world recognition of her work and her presentation as a global personality in cinema.
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The award that will be presented by Alia will be the Best Film Not in English Language and it is a very significant category. She said that movies are not about language and emotions are the real bond between movies and viewers. The actress expressed the fact that she was excited to be part of the event, describing it as a consumption of telling stories, art and global love of movies.
On the red carpet, Alia disclosed her great motivation, which is her three-year-old daughter, Raha Kapoor. She talked of how she was able to observe her daughter grow as a miraculous and encouraging experience and that even little things that make her daughter happy, such as when watching her dance to music, reminded her of the real meaning of life. In the case of Alia, her child is not only a source of personal bliss but also a creative and emotional power.
Alia Bhatt impressed on her first BAFTA evening in 2026, turning many heads on the red carpet with her dazzling silver Gucci gown. Her elegant look, complete with neat hair, minimal accessories and subtle makeup, complemented the gown perfectly, earning her much acclaim and emphasizing her strong presence at the global event.
It was held on 22 February 2026 at 7:00 PM GMT and was red carpeted one hour before that at approximately 12:30 AM IST on 23 February, Indian viewers were able to stream live on Lionsgate Play and the official BAFTA You Tube account. The event provided the viewers all over the world with the opportunity to watch the awards, live and unite the cinema magic with international fans.
The red carpet was dominated by both Indian and international celebrities as Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar, who are celebrating their fourth anniversary, were hand-in-hand. Other prominent guests were Ritesh Sidhwani and the contemporaries of Shibani. It was a melting pot of cultures and cinematic excellence as Hollywood stars like Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson and Tilda Swinton were all present to add glamour to the event.
Who hosted BAFTA 2026?
Alan Cumming hosted the 79th BAFTA Awards, taking over from David Tennant.
Which films led the nominations?
One Battle After Another led with 14 nominations, followed by Sinners with 13.
Who did Alia Bhatt present an award for?
She presented the Best Film Not in the English Language category.
When and where was the event held?
The ceremony was held at London’s Royal Festival Hall on 22 February 2026.
Where could viewers watch BAFTA 2026 online?
The awards were streamed live on Lionsgate Play and BAFTA’s official YouTube channel.
