BAFTA Awards 2026: Alia Bhatt Steals the Show with Her 'Namaskar'

Alia Bhatt recently made her BAFTA debut. What grabbed attention was her bringing a desi twist to the 79th British Academy Film Awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026.

​As a presenter, the Indian actresss instantly strike a chord with her fans online with her warm ‘ Namaskar’ in Hindi.

Alia Bhatt Says ‘Namaskar’ at BAFTA Awards 2026

During the BAFTA 2026 Award ceremony, Alia Bhatt took the stage to present the Best Film Not in the English Language.

​She won her fans' hearts when she began her speech by greeting the audience with ‘Namaste’ in Hindi, then switched to English to explain what she meant.

​Her words were ‘’Namaskar! Agla award ek aisi film ke liye hai, jo angrezi mein nahi hai.’’

‘Don’t Reach for Subtitles, ' says Jigra Actress

Additionally, the Jigra actress said she has not yet read the subtitles, as she spoke only Hindi in a non-English-language film.

​According to her, while films are made in multiple languages, what is worth celebrating is the language of cinema, the one which is spoken fluently.

​Then she turned to name the nominees, which included

• It Was Just an accident.
• The Secret Agent
• Sentimental Value
• Sirāt
• The Voice of Hind Rajab

Among the nominee list, The Sentimental Value won the award.

Internet Reacts To Alia Bhatt’s ‘Namaste’ Speech

Ever since the video of Alia Bhatt’s Hindi Namaste speech went viral on social media, fans have applauded her for showcasing her Indian roots on a global stage.

​People across social media platforms hailed this moment as iconic.

​Alia Bhatt began her speech in Hindi to present a non-English award, THAT'S MY QUEEN. One user appreciated her saying she did a good job.

​Referring to her words ‘Don’t reach for the subtitles just yet, a user liked the actress's smart and casual speech in Hindi at BAFTA, which filled the whole room with laughter.

User Calls Alia Bhatt’s Style of Presenting an Award in Hindi ‘Iconic’

Alia Bhatt’s style of addressing a global award function in Hindi, with a Namaste, left a good impression on a user who called it ‘iconic’.

​Followed by more positive comments, users described her with words such as

• ‘The grace’
• ‘This is beautiful’
• ‘I love her…..Beautiful Hindi! She looks amazing’
• ‘So Proud of her’
• ‘Queen is making me proud.’
• ‘Alia looks so classy & elegant and is representing us by speaking Hindi’
• ‘Ate and left no crumbs’

Alia Bhatt’s Outfit at BAFTA 2026

At a star-studded ceremony, Alia Bhatt wore a custom silver Gucci gown with a shimmering effect that contrasted well with her white stole.

Look Inspired By Marylyn Monroe

Legendary American actress Marilyn Monroe inspired Alia’s look. During an interview with British Vogue, she expressed her excitement about the look.

According to her, being a presenter prompted her to bring that glam while maintaining an elegant look.

​The global event marked Alia’s first international appearance.

Best Films of Alia Bhatt

Talking about her film journey, Alia made her debut in Student of the Year (2012), directed by Karan Johar.

​After that, she appeared in more films and proved her acting prowess. Let’s have a look at some of her top films.

Darlings, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Rocky and Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, and Jigra are some of her other worthwhile movies to watch. 

Upcoming Movies of Alia Bhatt

Fans of Alia Bhatt can see her in these upcoming films

• Alpha - 17 April 2026
• Love & War - 14 August 2026 approx
• Brahmastra: Part Two: Dev - 2026
• Jee Le Zara - 2026
• Chamunda - under development
• Housewife - under development

Personal Life

Alia Bhatt is married to her Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor. Both are parents to a daughter named Raha. She was born on November 6, 2022.

Adding further information, Alia Bhatt is the daughter of famous director Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdaan.

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