Huma Qureshi showers love on Alia Bhatt’s BAFTA debut, calls her ‘hottie’

Alia Bhatt made her BAFTA debut in style and later shared behind-the-scenes glimpses that won hearts online. The actor stunned in a silver sequinned gown at the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards. While fans and celebrities showered her with praise, one reaction grabbed special attention — Huma Qureshi’s playful comment quickly became a talking point.

Huma’s comment stands out

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Alia as one of the presenters at the prestigious ceremony. She later posted pictures and videos from the event, captioning them, “at @bafta, celebrating the language of cinema.”

The post drew admiration from Kareena Kapoor Khan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Soni Razdan.






Huma Qureshi added flair to the moment. She dropped a fire emoji in the comments and reshared Alia’s post on her Instagram Story, writing “Hottie.” Alia responded warmly by resharing it and replying, “Hi back, hottie.” Fans loved the exchange, and the friendly banter added charm to an already glamorous night.

The ‘Namaskar’ moment that won applause

Alia’s most memorable highlight came on stage when she presented the award for Film Not in the English Language. Before announcing the nominees, she greeted the audience with a graceful “Namaskar,” a simple Hindi salutation that stood out at the global event.

She also spoke about cinema’s universal power. Adding a light touch of humour, she said, “Don’t reach for the subtitles just yet.” The line earned smiles and applause. The moment felt proud and personal, reflecting her roots while celebrating global storytelling.

Bollywood on the BAFTA stage and what’s next

Alia now joins a list of Indian stars who have represented Bollywood at the BAFTA stage. Priyanka Chopra Jonas appeared as a presenter in 2021, followed by Deepika Padukone in 2024. Each appearance has marked the growing global presence of Indian cinema.

On the work front, Alia has two major films lined up. Shooting for 'Alpha' has wrapped, though its release remains delayed. Meanwhile, 'Love & War', directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, is still under production, with a revised release date awaited.

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