“100 points if you can spot me.”
Alia Bhatt has been confirmed as a presenter for the 79th BAFTA Film Awards, which will take place in London on February 22, 2026.
The British Academy announced its full line-up of global stars for the prestigious ceremony on February 17, 2026.
The event will take place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
This marks a significant moment for the Indian star as she joins a roster of Hollywood heavyweights.
Alia will share the stage with acclaimed actors like Cillian Murphy, Glenn Close, and Kate Hudson.
Other notable presenters include Bryan Cranston, Gillian Anderson, and Riz Ahmed.
This appointment cements her status as a truly global talent within the modern film industry.
She expressed her excitement by sharing the official announcement on her social media channels.
Posting the news on Instagram, she invited her followers to find her name in the star-studded list.
She said: “100 points if you can spot me.”
Alia’s fans across the globe are already celebrating this latest achievement on social media. One supporter said:
“Alia continues to make India proud on the biggest stages of the world.”
Her inclusion follows in the footsteps of fellow Indian icons Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Deepika Padukone.
Priyanka presented an award in 2021, while Deepika took to the stage in 2024.
Alia has become a regular fixture at major international fashion and cinema events in recent years.
She recently made waves at the Met Gala and the Cannes Film Festival.
Her career trajectory continues to rise following her role in the 2024 film Jigra.
Beyond the red carpet, Alia Bhatt is currently busy with high-profile projects.
She is set to star in the YRF spy-universe action film Alpha. She will also appear in the highly anticipated drama Love & War.
The BAFTA 2026 ceremony promises to be a competitive night for the industry’s biggest releases.
Indian cinema will also be represented this year. Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi is nominated for her Manipuri-language feature Boong.
The film is competing in the Best Children’s and Family Film category.
Fans in the UK can watch the ceremony live on BBC One and iPlayer. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 7 pm GMT.
It will also feature a musical performance of ‘Golden’ by the voices of the K-pop Demon Hunters.
This year’s BAFTA Awards will clearly be a night of global celebration and artistic excellence.
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