After Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt made a memorable debut on the BAFTA Awards 2026 stage. The actress presented the award for Best Film Not in the English Language and impressed the audience by introducing the category in Hindi before translating it into English for viewers worldwide.
Alia began her speech with a warm “Namaskar”, instantly drawing applause from the audience. The moment stood out as a celebration of cultural diversity on one of cinema’s most prestigious global platforms.
Hindi Introduction Earns Global Appreciation
While presenting the award, Alia explained in Hindi that the honour was meant for a film not made in English. She then smoothly switched to English, ensuring the global audience stayed connected. Alia highlighted how cinema speaks in many languages, but emotions and storytelling remain universal.
Her confident presence and thoughtful words received praise across social media, with many applauding her for representing Indian culture with grace and ease on an international stage.
The award for Best Film Not in the English Language was won by the Norwegian film Sentimental Value, which emerged as a strong favourite this year.
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Alia Bhatt’s Elegant Fashion Choice at BAFTA 2026
For her first BAFTA appearance, Alia Bhatt also turned heads on the red carpet. She embraced classic Hollywood glamour, drawing inspiration from Marilyn Monroe. The actress wore a custom silver Gucci gown, paired with a soft white stole.
Her understated yet striking look quickly became one of the most talked-about fashion moments of BAFTA 2026, earning praise from fashion critics and fans alike.
Carrying Forward Indian Representation at BAFTA
Alia’s appearance continues a growing trend of Indian actors gaining global recognition. Priyanka Chopra presented an award at BAFTA in 2021, followed by Deepika Padukone in 2024. Alia’s presence further strengthened India’s representation at international film events.
What’s Next for Alia Bhatt
On the professional front, Alia Bhatt has two major projects lined up — Alpha and Love & War. While shooting for Alpha has reportedly wrapped up, its release date remains unannounced after being postponed.
Meanwhile, Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. The film is still in production, with its release date yet to be confirmed.
