Indian films at international awards in 2026 have had a genuinely interesting run. From Boong picking up a BAFTA to Alia Bhatt presenting on the London stage, there’s been more Indian presence on the global circuit than we’ve seen in a while. But let’s not get carried away, there’s still a massive gap between “presence”... Read More

The Dharmendra BAFTA 2026 tribute caught a lot of people off guard. When his photo appeared during the memorial reel at this year’s ceremony, the hall in London went quiet for a moment before applause broke out. For those of us who grew up watching his films, it was emotional. For Indian cinema as a... Read More

Alia Bhatt at BAFTA 2026 was one of those moments that felt bigger than just a celebrity appearance. She walked the red carpet in liquid silver Gucci, presented an award, and then did something I don’t think anyone expected: she opened her speech in Hindi. On a British stage. In front of a global audience.... Read More