The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) paid tribute to Hindi cinema legend Dharmendra in its ‘In Memoriam’ segment. Dharmendra died in November last year. Now, his wife and actress Hema Malini has reacted to the tribute given to Dharmendra during the BAFTA Awards ceremony, and said that it felt great to remember him in this big awards ceremony, because he was such a person who had fans in every corner of the world.

What did Hema say when Dharmendra was honored at BAFTA?
Speaking to Variety India, Hema Malini said about Dharmendra’s honor at the BAFTA, “He was someone whose presence transcended boundaries. He had fans in every part of the world. Oh God, the way crowds would surround him in foreign countries.” He further said, “We didn’t travel much together except for shooting, when we got a chance to spend time together. That’s why we used to sign a lot of films together so that we could spend time together.”

Hema Malini misses Dharmendra every moment
Hema Malini also said that ever since he passed away, she misses him every minute. She said, “I miss him every single minute. I keep asking myself, is he really gone? When will I meet him again?” She also talked about her favorite films, saying, “I love ‘Chupke Chupke’ — who doesn’t? And ‘Sholay’, because we had a great time during the shooting. I haven’t seen all his films. As soon as I get some time, I’ll watch them one by one.”

Dharmendra died last year
Dharmendra died on 24 November 2025 at the age of 89 at his Mumbai home after staying in the hospital for some time due to prolonged illness and respiratory problems. The veteran actor, known as the “He-Man” of Hindi cinema, had a career spanning more than six decades. From Sholay to Sita Aur Geeta and Mera Gaon Mera Desh, many films made him the favorite star of the audience. His screen presence, emotional depth and his charm made him one of the most favorite stars of Indian cinema. Fans are still in shock over the loss of their favorite actor.

Actress Alia Bhatt caught everyone’s attention on the red carpet of BAFTA Awards 2026 held at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Alia, who came to participate as a presenter, has made headlines on the international stage not only with her acting ability but also with her style and looks. Her look reminds of classic Hollywood glamour. This look is especially inspired by Marilyn Monroe.

Silver sequin gown and modern silhouette
Alia wore a custom silver sequin gown by Guichi. Which reflects his style and confidence in the best way. The halter-neck design of the gown accentuates her slim and modern silhouette. Additionally, the gown also features dramatic open-back and side cutout details that take it from classic Hollywood to modern trends. Her look with this gown became absolutely statement making.

Add glamor with a voluminous faux-fur stole
Keeping in mind the style of Marilyn Monroe, Alia carried a white voluminous faux-fur stole. Which gives a stunning contrast with the sharp shimmer of silver sequins. This stole gives a classic and royal touch to her look. Details like this made her look even more high-profile on the red carpet.

Perfect match of jewelery and makeup
Alia wore long diamond drop earrings which glistened in the light, matching the cool tone of the gown beautifully. Apart from this she wore only some simple rings. So that the focus remains on her statement gown and stole. Her hair was styled in soft waves with a side part, making the look timeless and elegant. The combination of dewy skin, soft brown smokey eyes and glossy lips in makeup was making her glamor young and sophisticated.

Inspiration from daughter Raha
The special thing is that during the conversation there, Alia revealed that her daughter Raha is the main center of her inspiration. He said that watching Raha grow is the real magic for him. Alia also told that she loves her work very much but having Raha at home gives her the courage to do better and cross her limits.

A proud moment has come for Indian cinema. Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has been selected as the presenter at this year’s ‘British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ i.e. BAFTA Awards 2026. As soon as this news came out, there was a wave of happiness among the fans. The British Academy on Tuesday released the list of stars who will honor the winners this time.

Hollywood actor Alan Cumming is going to host this evening. International artists like Killian Murphy, Kate Hudson and Glenn Close are going to share the stage with Alia Bhatt. This time the list of presenters is very good. Many big artists from different countries and film industries are involved in it.

When and where is the event going to take place?

The artists nominated for the awards include big names like Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio, Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Benicio del Toro and Paul Thomas Anderson. From this it can be estimated how grand and wonderful this evening is going to be. This event will be organized on 22 February at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. This program will start at 7 pm (BST) and viewers around the world will be able to watch it on different platforms.

Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects

Even before Alia Bhatt, Indian artists have been seen on this stage. Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone have played the role of presenter at BAFTA in the past years. Now the addition of Alia’s name shows the growing identity of Indian cinema. Talking about the work front, Alia will soon be seen in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe film Alpha. Sharvari and Bobby Deol will also be seen with him in this film. Apart from this, she is working in director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Love and War, in which Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal are going to play important roles.