BAFTA 2026: Indian cinema’s ‘Gangubai’ Alia Bhatt has once again hoisted the flag of India on the global stage. Alia Bhatt not only marked her presence at the BAFTA Awards 2026 held in London, but also won the hearts of crores of Indians by starting her speech with ‘Namaskar’ in Hindi. This moment is being described as ‘iconic’ on social media. Alia Bhatt joined the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) as a presenter. When she came on stage, she preferred her mother tongue and Indian culture instead of the traditional English greetings, which is being appreciated across the world.
When Alia said ‘Namaskar’ on a foreign stage
Before announcing the award, Alia addressed the audience and said, “Hello. The next award is for a film which is not in English.” Soon after, she jokingly said in English, “Don’t look for subtitles now. I was just saying in Hindi that the next award is for a non-English language film. Because cinema has its own language which we celebrate.”
Not saree, this time ‘silver gown’ wreaked havoc
Alia chose a very special and glamorous look for the red carpet and stage. Alia was seen in a custom silver sequin gown by Gucci. This shimmery gown with high neckline and fitted silhouette caught everyone’s attention. To give a classic touch to her look, she wore a white fur stole. She kept her look very polished and elegant with nude tone makeup and sleek hairstyle.
There was an uproar on social media: fans said ‘ICONIC’
As soon as the video of Alia’s speech surfaced, it spread like wildfire. Netizens praised Alia and said that she has increased the respect of her Indian roots by speaking Hindi on the global stage. Fans called it Alia’s most powerful international appearance after Met Gala and Cannes.
Who got the award and who were the winners?
Alia announced the winner in the ‘Non-English Language’ category
Winning Film: ‘Sentimental Value’ won this category.
Rival films: The race included films like It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sirat, and The Voice of Hind Rajab.
Big win: The overall Bafta night went to Paul Thomas Anderson’s film ‘One Battle After Another’, which won 6 awards including Best Film.
BAFTA and Alia’s connection
This is not the first time that Alia has been seen at an international award show, but this moment of 2026 is special because she has now become not just a guest but an important face of global cinema. He also spoke briefly on the importance of diversity in world cinema during the ceremony.
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