Alia Bhatt jets off to London as BAFTA presenter, spotted at Mumbai airport

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt was seen at Mumbai airport in high spirits, departing for London to attend the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards. She is confirmed as a presenter at the prestigious ceremony to be held at the Royal Festival Hall. The nominations are led by films starring Michael B. Jordan and Leonardo DiCaprio, with 'One Battle After Another' securing 14 nods. This appearance further cements Alia Bhatt's growing presence on major international platforms.

Key Points: Alia Bhatt Departs for BAFTA 2026 as Presenter | Mumbai Airport Look

  • Spotted at Mumbai airport
  • To present at 79th BAFTAs
  • Chic travel ensemble revealed
  • Event on Feb 22 in London
  • Adds to global milestones
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Alia Bhatt spotted at Mumbai airport ahead of BAFTAs 2026 appearance

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt spotted at Mumbai airport en route to London to present at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards. See her travel look and event details.

"Alia will take the stage as a presenter at the prestigious ceremony - Official Release"

Mumbai, February 20

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt was spotted at Mumbai Airport on Friday morning, as she departed for London to attend the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards, where she is set to represent India as a presenter.

The actor, known for her growing global footprint, appeared in high spirits as she interacted with the paparazzi before making her way into the airport.

For her travel look, Alia opted for a chic casual ensemble, a blue top paired with denim jeans, layered with a wine-coloured long coat. She accessorised with a cap, a matching handbag, and white sneakers.

Alia will take the stage as a presenter at the prestigious ceremony, scheduled to be held on February 22 at London's Royal Festival Hall.

The event marks the 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), one of the most celebrated honours in international cinema.

The confirmed presenters include Bryan Cranston, Cillian Murphy, Ethan Hawke, Kate Hudson, Michael B. Jordan, Sadie Sink, Alicia Vikander, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Patrick Dempsey, Riz Ahmed and several others, according to an official release.

The nominations for the 2026 BAFTAs were announced in January. Michael B. Jordan's 'Sinners' and Leonardo DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another' are leading the race, followed by Timothee Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme'.

'One Battle After Another', directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, secured 14 nominations- just two short of the record set by 'Gandhi'- and is tied with films such as 'All Quiet on the Western Front', 'Atonement', 'The King's Speech' and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' in terms of nods. 'Sinners', directed by Ryan Coogler, follows closely with 13 nominations.

The ceremony will be hosted by Alan Cumming.

Alia's appearance at the BAFTAs adds to her list of international milestones, which include previous outings at the Met Gala and the Cannes Film Festival.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see our talent getting international recognition. But honestly, I wish our media would focus a bit more on the actual films and nominations rather than just what a celebrity wore to the airport. The article about the nominations is more interesting.
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Aman W
She looks great! Simple and classy. Hope she gets to meet some of her favourite international actors there. It's a big moment for Indian cinema when our artists are presenters at these awards.
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Sarah B
As someone living in London, it's exciting to know she'll be here for the ceremony. The BAFTAs are a huge deal. It's fantastic that they're including more global voices as presenters.
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Vikram M
Met Gala, Cannes, now BAFTAs. Alia is truly building a global brand. This is good for the entire industry—opens doors for others. Next step, an Indian film winning big at these awards! 🤞
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Nisha Z
Wine-coloured coat and denim – such a vibe! 😍 Can't wait to see what she wears on the red carpet. Hope she chooses an Indian designer to showcase our fashion too.

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