Alia Bhatt has been confirmed as one of the presenters at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, set for February 22, 2026, in London. The development places Bhatt among a high-profile roster of international names tapped to appear on stage at one of the film calendar’s most closely watched ceremonies, following Deepika Padukone’s earlier presence at the BAFTAs.
The 2026 BAFTA Film Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre. BAFTA has also confirmed that Scottish actor and host Alan Cumming will helm the show. In the UK, the ceremony will be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer, while audiences in North America will be able to watch it on E!.
Bhatt’s inclusion signals a growing Indian representation at major global film events, with the actor now set to participate in the on-stage proceedings as a presenter rather than as an attendee.
Latest Update On Alia Bhatt’s BAFTA 2026 Presenter Slot
Bhatt’s name appears in the official presenters lineup announced for the 79th edition of the awards. She is part of a list that includes Cillian Murphy, Bryan Cranston, Alicia Vikander, Sadie Sink, Michael B. Jordan and Kate Hudson, among others. The presenter roster also features names such as Gillian Anderson, Regé-Jean Page, Olivia Cooke and Riz Ahmed.
BAFTA has positioned the 2026 lineup as a globally representative group, with presenters drawn from across British and international cinema. The event is branded as the EE BAFTA Film Awards.
The ceremony will also include musical performances. BAFTA’s announced plans include a live performance of “Golden” from K-Pop Demon Hunters by JAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. Singer Jessie Ware is also set to perform during the show’s In Memoriam segment, as part of the ceremony’s tribute.
Alia Bhatt’s Recent And Upcoming Work
Alia Bhatt’s recent feature films were Jigra and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). She was also seen in Heart of Stone (2023), an action thriller that released on Netflix and starred Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan.
In 2022, Bhatt had a major year with Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Brahmāstra: Part One Shiva (2022), co-starring Ranbir Kapoor. Both titles significantly shaped her current phase as an actor balancing mainstream tentpoles with performance-driven roles.
Among her confirmed upcoming projects, Bhatt is set to star in Alpha, an announced YRF Spy Universe film, marking a major franchise turn in her theatrical slate. Film will release later in 2026.
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