79th BAFTA Awards: The Global Celebration of Cinema
Highlights: In a night of glamour at London’s Royal Festival Hall, the 2026 BAFTA awards celebrated the best in film, with a special spotlight on the bridge between Bollywood and Hollywood.
Alia Bhatt Makes History
For Indian fans, the highlight was seeing Alia Bhatt join global icons like Cillian Murphy and Kate Hudson as a presenter. Her presence marks the growing influence of Indian cinema on the global stage, a major theme for the 2026 awards season.
Major Winners (Live Update):
- Best Film: [Latest Winner from Feb 22 Ceremony]
- Best Director: Awarded for technical and creative excellence.
- Leading Actor/Actress: Emotional speeches and career-defining wins.
Where to Stream the Highlights
In the UK, the full ceremony is available on BBC iPlayer. For fans in India, the ceremony was streamed live on Feb 23 at 12:30 AM IST. You can catch all the red carpet fashion and winning moments on the official BAFTA social media channels.
"Celebrating the Art that Connects the World."
