Alia Bhatt BAFTA 2026: Actor Alia Bhatt made a striking appearance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) 2026, captivating attention on the red carpet with her elegance and heartfelt remarks about motherhood.

Dressed in a custom silver Gucci gown paired with a white stole, Alia described her three-year-old daughter Raha as her “true source of inspiration.” Speaking about balancing her professional and personal life, the actor said being in front of the camera feels like a blessing, adding that she deeply cherishes her work. However, she emphasized that her daughter currently remains her greatest inspiration.

“Being in front of the camera is a blessing. I feel extremely grateful and I love my job deeply. But my true source of inspiration and magic right now is my daughter. Watching her bloom and dance to my songs reminds me what life truly is,” Alia shared.

Ahead of her stage appearance, she told British Vogue that she wanted to “bring the glam” for her first BAFTA night. Her look was widely compared to classic Hollywood glamour.

At BAFTA 2026, Alia joined an esteemed list of global presenters, including Alicia Vikander, Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, Patrick Dempsey, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Riz Ahmed, and others.

About BAFTA 2026

• The 79th edition of the BAFTA Awards was led by Paul Thomas Anderson’s political thriller “One Battle After Another,” which secured 14 nominations and won six awards. Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama “Sinners” followed with 13 nominations and three wins, marking a significant achievement.
• In a proud moment for India, the Manipuri-language film “BOONG,” backed by Farhan Akhtar, won in the Children’s & Family Film category, highlighting India’s growing presence on the global cinema stage.

<February 22, 2026