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The Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has been confirmed as one of the presenters of the 2026 Prestigious BAFTA Film Awards, which will be presented in London on February 22, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall. The first set of celebrity presenters announced by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts was announced on February 18, 2026, and Alia becoming one of them is another historicity of Indian representation in the world stage of the awards.

The 32-year-old actress who has garnered universal acclaim due to her role in Heart of Stone (Netflix) and received critical acclaim in her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi will become part of such an illustrious list that includes Cillian Murphy (following his Oppenheimer Oscar win), Kate Hudson, Dev Patel, Florence Pugh, Andrew Scott, and Michaela Coel. BAFTA named the presenters a brilliant blend of talent in the film industry, and this points to the increasing global popularity of Alia.

Alia, who has just finished shooting her Hollywood debut alongside Gal Gadot in Heart of Stone and is now filming with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Love and war, wrote in an Instagram post:

It is my pleasure and great honour to present Bafta Film Awards 2026! This is an honor and thank God, I can share the magic of cinema with the world. See you in London!

The news has caused a lot of euphoria among the Indian fans as well as the movie industry. The social networks came out in support by congratulations, with many referring to it as the international moment of Alia and anticipating that she would soon be on nomination lists at BAFTAs herself. The industry observers observe that her performance as a presenter provides a boost to the India visibility in one of the most coveted film festivals in the globe after Priyanka Chopra had previously appeared there and Resul Pookutty had made history with the first-ever win there.

The best in the film industry in 2025 will be recognised in the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards hosted by David Tennant. As one of the leading nominees with such big movies as Dune: Part Two, Wicked, Anora, and Emilia Perez, Alia becomes a presenter who stands with Hollywood stars during one of the largest events in the world movies.

It is another international ascending step of Alia after the success of Netflix, her VIP appearances in Cannes and Venice, and the active Hollywood projects she pursues. To Indian cinema, it is one more proud moment when it can demonstrate local talents who could occupy a certain position in the world arena.

The red carpet of BAFTA will be electric in February 22, 2026, and Alia Bhatt will be in the middle of the stage.