Alia Bhatt makes her BAFTA debut with Hindi speech

IANS | February 23, 2026 10:56 AM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made her debut at the 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) iconic as she added a splash of “desi tadka” while giving her speech to present the honour for Best Film Not in the English Language.

Farhan Akhtar-backed ‘Boong’ wins BAFTA, director says ‘it's a homage to my homeland’

IANS | February 23, 2026 10:40 AM

Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) The Manipuri-language film “Boong” backed by Farhan Akhtar won the prestigious Best Children's & Family Film award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). It’s director Lakshmipriya Devi described the moment as “the last few steps to reach a summit of a mountain we never knew we were climbing in the first place.”