Alia Bhatt flexes Hindi at BAFTAs and we’re living for the queen energy

Iraa Paul | Feb 23, 2026, 16:39 IST

Alia Bhatt debuted at the BAFTAs, opened in Hindi with Namaskar!, and while some got the ick, most loved her proud Indian vibes.

Alia Bhatt flexes Hindi at BAFTAs and we’re living for the queen energy

Image credit : Alia Bhatt/ IG | Alia Bhatt served iconic vibes at BAFTAs

At the 79th BAFTA Film Awards in London, Alia Bhatt completely vibed as a presenter by kicking off her speech in Hindi with a cheerful “Namaskar!” before switching to English. She introduced the Best Film Not in the English Language award with a playful, “Don’t reach for the subtitles just yet,” flexing that cinema speaks universal mood. Clips of the moment blew up online, and fans were shook, calling it iconic and loving how she repped Indian culture on a global stage.

Image credit : Alia Bhatt/ IG | Some people online threw major shade at Alia Bhatt for speaking Hindi at the BAFTAs

Some People Got The Ick, But We’re Here For It

Some people online threw major shade at Alia Bhatt for speaking Hindi at the BAFTAs, saying it gave them the “ick” and acting like it was somehow awkward or out of place. A few fans claimed they couldn’t vibe with her bilingual speech, but honestly, that reaction says more about them than her.

Alia looks like she’s been rehearsing this speech for a year. She’s so busy trying to look elegant and classy that it comes off forced, not a single natural gesture, and honestly, it’s a bit irritating.

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Alia wasn’t trying to please everyone, she was being confident, authentic, and unapologetically herself, and that energy can’t be cancelled.

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Truth is, Alia Bhatt was pure iconic energy on that stage. Starting her speech in Hindi was a proud nod to her culture, and the way she smoothly switched to English while presenting the award showed major skill and charm. Fans who actually get it were living for it, calling her moment a whole mood and queen vibes all the way. Speaking Hindi at a global awards show? Legendary. Some may have gotten the ick, but Alia? She served nothing but straight-up icon energy.

She Looked More Indian Than She Is?

Some people online claimed that Alia Bhatt wore a 'fake tan' at the BAFTAs to look more Indian, throwing shade like it was some scandal. But honestly, this is such a non-issue. Celebs all over the world use makeup, bronzers, and light tanning to enhance their looks on camera, it’s part of the glam game, especially under bright red-carpet lights. Judging her for wanting to look her best is kind of missing the point.

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The truth is, Alia’s glow was part of her full BAFTA look and it slayed. From her shimmering Gucci gown to her flawless hair and makeup, every detail, including any subtle tanning or highlighting, was carefully curated to complement her outfit and stage presence.

Image credit : Alia Bhatt/ IG | Celebs all over the world use makeup, bronzers, and light tanning to enhance their looks on camera

Plus, She Looked Stunning!

At the 79th BAFTA Film Awards, Alia Bhatt absolutely slayed in a custom silver sequined Gucci gown with a halter-neck, fitted backless vibe that literally shimmered under the lights. She flexed it with a soft white fur stole, cute drop earrings, statement rings, and pointed heels, while her curls and nude lip gave major glow-up energy. Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray, the whole look screamed Old Hollywood meets modern queen vibes, and honestly, the fashion world is still shook.

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Iraa Paul