Taha Shah Badussha attends 79th BAFTA Awards in London; joins Alia Bhatt and Farhan Akhtar at global ceremony 79 : Bollywood News

Actor Taha Shah Badussha attended the 79th EE British Academy Film Awards in London, joining fellow Indian film personalities Alia Bhatt and Farhan Akhtar at the international event. The ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall and was hosted by Alan Cumming. The annual awards recognise achievements in global cinema and draw participants from across the film industry worldwide.

Taha Shah Badussha attends 79th BAFTA Awards in London; joins Alia Bhatt and Farhan Akhtar at global ceremony

Taha Shah Badussha attends 79th BAFTA Awards in London; joins Alia Bhatt and Farhan Akhtar at global ceremonyTaha Shah Badussha gained prominence for his role as Tajdar in Heeramandi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The Netflix series generated significant conversation both in India and overseas, contributing to wider recognition for its cast. He was also recently seen in Paro: The Untold Story of Bride Slavery, a Hindi feature that focused on the issue of bride slavery and was in contention during the awards season circuit.

This year’s BAFTA ceremony also marked a notable moment for Indian cinema. Alia Bhatt attended as one of the presenters, while Farhan Akhtar was present at the event. In addition, the Manipuri-language film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment, won the Best Children’s & Family Film award. The win highlighted the growing presence of regional Indian cinema on international platforms.

Reflecting on his experience at the ceremony, Taha said, “It’s truly special to see Indian cinema standing tall on a global stage like the BAFTAs. Watching Alia Bhatt present an award and seeing Indian stories being celebrated internationally is incredibly inspiring. Moments like these remind us how far our industry has come and how powerfully our stories can travel. I feel proud to represent India at an event that honours storytelling from around the world.”

The actor’s attendance at the BAFTAs comes at a time when Indian films and series are increasingly finding space in global conversations. With projects spanning mainstream streaming titles and issue-based narratives, Taha Shah Badussha continues to expand his filmography across varied genres.

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