Alia Bhatt joins Cillian Murphy and Kate Hudson as BAFTA 2026 presenters
Actress Alia Bhatt has been named in the high-profile list of presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Awards. She will join Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson and Glenn Close at the ceremony on February 22.
Actress Alia Bhatt will be among the presenters at the upcoming 2026 BAFTA Film Awards. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on 22 February in London. Her inclusion alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson and Glenn Close is a significant moment for Indian representation at the ceremony.
The British Academy announced its list of presenters on Instagram on 17 February. The list of presenters at this year’s BAFTA ceremony reflects a broad international presence. Global talent including Amy Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Johnson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Olivia Cooke and Patrick Dempsey will also take the stage.
Nominees also come on stage
As per the official announcement, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. BAFTA nominees including Jordan, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Emily Watson and Stellan Skarsgård are also due to present awards.
A further description of the presenters, confirmed by BAFTA, highlights a mix of established stars and emerging talent. The list includes Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Erin Doherty, Hannah Waddingham, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Sims, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Millie Alcock, Minnie Driver, Noah Jupe, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Sadie Sink, Stormzy and Warwick Davis.
Alia’s reaction on the announcement
Alia shared an Instagram story reacting to the BAFTA announcement, writing, “100 points if you can recognize me.”
Star studded nominated line up
This year’s BAFTA awards ceremony will also feature a remarkable line-up of nominees. Those expected to star include Jacob Elordi, Leonardo DiCaprio, Timothee Chalamet, Chloë Zhao, Teyana Taylor, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Benicio del Toro, Jesse Plemons, Odessa A’Zion, Paul Thomas Anderson and Rose Byrne.
Indian representation in BAFTA
Alia’s role as a BAFTA presenter follows in the footsteps of other Indian actors who have graced the ceremony over the years. Priyanka Chopra Jonas was a presenter at the BAFTAs in 2021. Deepika Padukone appeared at the 2024 ceremony. Alia’s participation is considered another milestone for the visibility of Indian cinema at major international awards shows.
Other Upcoming Projects
Apart from the BAFTA Awards, Alia is currently busy with two major film projects. She is shooting for Yash Raj Films Alpha With Sharvari and Bobby Deol. The film is set for release later this year.
she is also working on it love and warDirected by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. The film was earlier scheduled to release this year, but Ranbir Kapoor recently confirmed that its release date may be postponed.
