Alia Bhatt Joins Star-Studded Lineup as BAFTA Presenter for 2026

Alia Bhatt's International Recognition

Mumbai: Alia Bhatt, who has made a significant impact in the Hindi film industry, is now carving out a space for herself on the global stage.

In an exciting development, Alia has been announced as one of the presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, joining a prestigious group that includes Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Sadie Sink.

The British Academy recently unveiled its impressive lineup of presenters for the upcoming BAFTA Film Awards, scheduled for February 22.

This year's list features notable figures such as Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, and Patrick Dempsey.

Other presenters include Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Erin Doherty, Hannah Waddingham, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Noah Jupe, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Stormzy, and Warwick Davis.

Several nominees will also take on the role of presenters, including Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgard.

It's worth noting that Priyanka Chopra Jonas previously presented at the BAFTA in 2021, while Deepika Padukone had her turn in 2024.

Before her BAFTA appearance, Alia garnered attention for her stunning looks at both the Cannes Film Festival and the MET Gala.

On the film front, Alia is currently involved in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War, where she stars alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor and Raazi co-star Vicky Kaushal.

Recently, Ranbir mentioned during an Instagram live that the film, initially set for release this year, may face delays.

Additionally, Alia is set to join YRF’s spy universe with the film Alpha, featuring Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol in key roles, directed by Shiv Rawail.