Alia Bhatt will serve as a presenter at the upcoming 79th BAFTA Awards, announced by the British Academy on Tuesday. The ceremony, dedicated to honoring international film achievements, will be held on February 22 at London‘s Royal Festival Hall, featuring Cillian Murphy as part of the distinguished lineup of guest presenters.
Star-Studded Presenter Lineup Confirmed
The presenter list includes notable names such as Alicia Vikander, Bryan Cranston, Kate Hudson, Sadie Sink, Patrick Dempsey, Delroy Lindo, Emily Watson, Ethan Hawke, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Hannah Waddingham, Monica Bellucci, Rege-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, and Stellan Skargard, alongside Bhatt and Murphy. At 32 years old, Bhatt shared her excitement by reposting the official BAFTA Instagram announcement, inviting followers to spot her in the post.
Indian Films and Filmmakers to be Represented
Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi will also attend the event, with her Manipuri-language film Boong nominated in the Best Children’s and Family Film category. The movie tells the story of a young boy named Boong, played by Gugun Kipgen, from Manipur’s valley, who plans a special gift for his mother. Actor-producer Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani present the film through their banner Excel Entertainment.
Competition and Ceremony Highlights
Boong faces competition from popular Disney films Lilo & Stitch and Zootopia 2, along with the animated science-fantasy film Arco, in the same category. The BAFTA event continues to showcase diverse cinema talent and brings international attention to both mainstream and regional films.
