BAFTA AWARDS

Alia Bhatt makes BAFTA debut with 'Namaskar'

Tuesday, 24 Feb, 2026
(Photo courtesy: Instagram@aliaabhatt)

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt represented India at BAFTA 2026, speaking about diversity, global representation and the unifying power of cinema beyond language. Dressed in a custom silver Gucci-sequin gown with a white shearling wrap, the 33-year-old said cinema transcends language, and that is its greatest strength. The actor opened her speech with a warm “Namaskar” in Hindi.