Feb 22, 2026 10:51pm IST
BAFTA Awards 2026: Alia Bhatt Sparkles On The Red Carpet In A Silver Gucci Gown
Alia Bhatt has walked the red carpet at BAFTAs 2026 where she will make her debut as a presenter. Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone have done it in the past. Bhatt was seen in a grey-silver custom-made Gucci gown with a halter neck. She paired it with a fur stole. Bhatt left her hair open and opted for a glamorous bronzed makeup. Talking to the host on the red carpet, she said cinema has fascinated her since she was a child. Bhatt said movies connect emotionally irrespective of the language. She also said she is a curious cat who wants to know what are the conversations happening around the world.
Related Stories
Alia Bhatt said her true inspiration right now was her daughter, Raha Kapoor. The proud mom spoke about how Raha is learning new things by the day, and even dances on her songs at times. She said this was a night to celebrate the movies and she was glad to be present there. When the presenter asked her if she would be spending more time in the UK soon for a project or something, Alia said that it was something she was manifesting.
What a line-up! 💫 Check out who will be handing over the awards at this Sunday’s #EEBAFTAs 👀 pic.twitter.com/mokHYW8I9z
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 18, 2026
Alia Bhatt has been making a splash on global red carpet events for a year now. She walked the red carpet at Cannes 2025 in Gucci and was seen at the fashion show in Milan as well. Alia made her debut in 2012 with "Student Of The Year" and has established herself as one of the most sought-after actresses of Bollywood. In 2023, she won the National Award for the Best Actress for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Gangubai Kathiawadi." Bollywood representation in the West is growing by the day. After Chopra (2021) and Padukone (2024), the "Alpha" actress is the latest to grace such a dazzling global event.
Comments are moderated. They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.