Updated On: 22 February, 2026 11:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar made striking appearances at the prestigious BAFTA 2026 ceremony held at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The night honoured best artists and pieces of cinema

Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar at BAFTA 2026
The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) lit up the Royal Festival Hall in London, gathering celebrities from all around the world. Alan Cumming took on the hosting duties at the prestigious ceremony, which took place on February 22. Indian celebrities Alia Bhatt, Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar and Ritesh Sidhwani also graced the red carpet, representing Indian cinema.
Alia Bhatt made heads turn as she walked the red carpet at the prestigious BAFTA Awards in a custom Gucci sequinned gown. Alia was as one of the presenters for the evening. She brought effortless glamour and global star power to the event.