This year's BAFTA created a buzz after an incident that took place when Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage, in which Tourette advocate John Davidson dropped the N-word, which led to huge uproar, followed by BAFTA and the BBC issuing an apology. Now, the BAFTA board, after reviewing, has issued an apology and has reportedly implemented a three-step plan to avoid such further incidents.<h2>BAFTA board apologises for the N-word fiasco&nbsp;</h2>BAFTA has apologised unreservedly for the events which happened at this year's ceremony after a review found weaknesses in the organisation's planning and crisis procedures, as per the report of The Guardian. Reportedly, a review commissioned by the BAFTA board identified a number of structural weaknesses in BAFTA's planning, escalation procedures and crisis coordination management."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/bafta-2026-controversy-delroy-lindo-breaks-his-silence-on-n-word-aimed-at-him-and-michael-b-jordan-what-happened-last-weekend-1772354843180">BAFTA 2026 controversy: Delroy Lindo breaks his silence on N-word aimed at him and Michael B. Jordan- ‘...what happened last weekend’</a>&nbsp;The report also suggests that the organisation did not fully appreciate the nature of the risk associated with a live broadcast appearance, early warning signs were not escalated and the absence of a clear operational command structure limited BAFTA's ability to respond effectively once the incident occurred.&nbsp;The Bafta board reportedly said it accepted the conclusions in full. It said, "We apologise unreservedly to the Black community, for whom the racist language used carries real pain, brutality, and trauma; to the disability community, including people with Tourette syndrome (TS), for whom this incident has led to unfair judgement, stigma, and distress; and to all our members, guests at the ceremony and those watching at home. What was supposed to be a moment of celebration was diminished and overshadowed.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/f-off-n-word-host-alan-cumming-apologises-for-strong-language-during-bafta-2026-1771826390534">F*** off, N-word! Host Alan Cumming apologises for strong language during BAFTA 2026</a>&nbsp;The review comes days after the BBC ruled its airing of the slur, despite a two-hour tape delay, breached the broadcaster’s editorial standards. Findings by the BBC’s executive complaints unit [ECU] said the inclusion of the N-word in the broadcast was “highly offensive” and “had no editorial justification".<h2>All about the controversy at BAFTA 2026</h2>The controversy stems from the BAFTA 2026 ceremony in which Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage when a Tourette's activist named John Davidson loudly yelled the N-word. The clips from the ceremony went viral on social media, leading to huge backlash, and many questioned why it was aired.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/after-bafta-and-bbc-google-issues-aplology-for-using-n-word-while-sending-an-alert-internet-says-keeps-getting-worse-1772016252680">After BAFTA and BBC, Google issues aplology for using N-word while sending an alert, Internet says, 'keeps getting worse'</a>&nbsp;Later, John Davidson said he was deeply mortified and it was not a reflection of my personal beliefs. He also said in a statement, “I chose to leave the auditorium early in the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/-we-take-full-responsibility-bbc-and-bafta-apologise-after-racial-slur-disrupts-awards-show-1771902465644">"We take full responsibility”: BBC and BAFTA apologise after racial slur disrupts awards show</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, widely known for raising awareness about Tourette’s syndrome, John Davidson's life is depicted in the film I Swear, and his character is portrayed by Robert Aramayo. He has often spoken about living with the condition. Aramayo, who won the Rising Star Award at the ceremony, paid tribute to Davidson in his speech, calling him "the most remarkable man I’ve ever met."

The BAFTA board has reportedly revealed the outcome of the independent review into the N-word controversy. In addition, they have implemented a three-step plan to avoid such incidents.

This year's BAFTA created a buzz after an incident that took place when Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage, in which Tourette advocate John Davidson dropped the N-word, which led to huge uproar, followed by BAFTA and the BBC issuing an apology. Now, the BAFTA board, after reviewing, has issued an apology and has reportedly implemented a three-step plan to avoid such further incidents. BAFTA board apologises for the N-word fiasco BAFTA has apologised unreservedly for the events which happened at this year's ceremony after a review found weaknesses in the organisation's planning and crisis procedures, as per the report of The Guardian. Reportedly, a review commissioned by the BAFTA board identified a number of structural weaknesses in BAFTA's planning, escalation procedures and crisis coordination management." Also Read: BAFTA 2026 controversy: Delroy Lindo breaks his silence on N-word aimed at him and Michael B. Jordan- ‘...what happened last weekend’ The report also suggests that the organisation did not fully appreciate the nature of the risk associated with a live broadcast appearance, early warning signs were not escalated and the absence of a clear operational command structure limited BAFTA's ability to respond effectively once the incident occurred. The Bafta board reportedly said it accepted the conclusions in full. It said, "We apologise unreservedly to the Black community, for whom the racist language used carries real pain, brutality, and trauma; to the disability community, including people with Tourette syndrome (TS), for whom this incident has led to unfair judgement, stigma, and distress; and to all our members, guests at the ceremony and those watching at home. What was supposed to be a moment of celebration was diminished and overshadowed.” Also Read: F*** off, N-word! Host Alan Cumming apologises for strong language during BAFTA 2026 The review comes days after the BBC ruled its airing of the slur, despite a two-hour tape delay, breached the broadcaster’s editorial standards. Findings by the BBC’s executive complaints unit [ECU] said the inclusion of the N-word in the broadcast was “highly offensive” and “had no editorial justification". All about the controversy at BAFTA 2026 The controversy stems from the BAFTA 2026 ceremony in which Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage when a Tourette's activist named John Davidson loudly yelled the N-word. The clips from the ceremony went viral on social media, leading to huge backlash, and many questioned why it was aired. Also Read: After BAFTA and BBC, Google issues aplology for using N-word while sending an alert, Internet says, 'keeps getting worse' Later, John Davidson said he was deeply mortified and it was not a reflection of my personal beliefs. He also said in a statement, “I chose to leave the auditorium early in the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.” Also Read: "We take full responsibility”: BBC and BAFTA apologise after racial slur disrupts awards show For the unversed, widely known for raising awareness about Tourette’s syndrome, John Davidson's life is depicted in the film I Swear, and his character is portrayed by Robert Aramayo. He has often spoken about living with the condition. Aramayo, who won the Rising Star Award at the ceremony, paid tribute to Davidson in his speech, calling him "the most remarkable man I’ve ever met."

The BAFTA board has reportedly revealed the outcome of the independent review into the N-word controversy. In addition, they have implemented a three-step plan to avoid such incidents.

BAFTA board apologises over N-word outburst during ceremony, ensures to implement 3-step plan

The Manipuri film, Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, created history at the BAFTA Awards. It became the first Indian film to bag an award at the prestigious ceremony in the Best Children’s and Family Film category. Recently, Devi opened up about the emotional toll that she experienced while working on the post-production of the film.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-2026-farhan-akhtar-s-manipuri-drama-boong-wins-1771786875450">BAFTA 2026: India's Manipuri drama Boong wins Best Children's and Family Film award, scripts history</a><h2>Why was editing Boong difficult?</h2>During an interview with PTI, the filmmaker shared that it was hard for her to look at the film’s footage objectively. "I could not edit the film for a very long time. I would break down every time I would see the footage," she said. "Knowing that the entire second half of the film was shot in places that were now in rubble... it affected me. It took a couple of months before I could look at the footage objectively from a distance."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-winning-film-boong-set-to-release-in-theatres-on-this-date-1772199366641">BAFTA winning film Boong set to release in theatres on THIS date</a><h2>Lakshmipriya Devi on BAFTA win</h2>She also spoke about the moment when Boong won at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards, which was held in London. &nbsp;&nbsp;Despite the global recognition, the director now hopes "to go back more under the radar after this and not let this get to me."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/india-s-lone-warrior-at-bafta-2026-farhan-akhtar-reacts-as-boong-scores-historic-nomination-1769612943347">India's lone warrior at BAFTA 2026: Farhan Akhtar reacts as Boong scores historic nomination</a>&nbsp;"With film festivals like BAFTA, at least the first step of awareness has been created, which is like giving people the idea that, 'Hey, there's a place called Manipur and films like this are outside of Bollywood indie', but beyond that it's up to audiences to take that knowledge forward and apply it," she added.&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-moment-of-immense-joy-pm-narendra-modi-congratulates-boong-team-after-bafta-win-1771851557517"> 'Moment of immense joy': PM Narendra Modi congratulates Boong team after BAFTA win</a><h2>About Boong</h2>The film is a coming-of-age drama set against the backdrop of racial tensions in Manipur. Emphasising on Boong, Devi stated, "This is not a political film. It is the story of a boy who lives in a place where these kinds of things happen... If somebody thinks it's political, it's their perspective."&nbsp;The story revolves around a schoolboy who looks for his missing father in the hope of bringing him home and surprising his mother. Exploring the themes of love and discrimination, Boong is produced by Excel Entertainment. The film features Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam in key roles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The director of Boong, Lakshmipriya Devi, recently revealed that it was difficult for her to edit the film because she struggled to look at the film's footage. Read on to know more.

The Manipuri film, Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, created history at the BAFTA Awards. It became the first Indian film to bag an award at the prestigious ceremony in the Best Children’s and Family Film category. Recently, Devi opened up about the emotional toll that she experienced while working on the post-production of the film. Also Read: BAFTA 2026: India's Manipuri drama Boong wins Best Children's and Family Film award, scripts history Why was editing Boong difficult? During an interview with PTI, the filmmaker shared that it was hard for her to look at the film’s footage objectively. "I could not edit the film for a very long time. I would break down every time I would see the footage," she said. "Knowing that the entire second half of the film was shot in places that were now in rubble... it affected me. It took a couple of months before I could look at the footage objectively from a distance." Also Read: BAFTA winning film Boong set to release in theatres on THIS date Lakshmipriya Devi on BAFTA win She also spoke about the moment when Boong won at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards, which was held in London. Despite the global recognition, the director now hopes "to go back more under the radar after this and not let this get to me." Also Read: India's lone warrior at BAFTA 2026: Farhan Akhtar reacts as Boong scores historic nomination "With film festivals like BAFTA, at least the first step of awareness has been created, which is like giving people the idea that, 'Hey, there's a place called Manipur and films like this are outside of Bollywood indie', but beyond that it's up to audiences to take that knowledge forward and apply it," she added. Also Read: 'Moment of immense joy': PM Narendra Modi congratulates Boong team after BAFTA win About Boong The film is a coming-of-age drama set against the backdrop of racial tensions in Manipur. Emphasising on Boong, Devi stated, "This is not a political film. It is the story of a boy who lives in a place where these kinds of things happen... If somebody thinks it's political, it's their perspective." The story revolves around a schoolboy who looks for his missing father in the hope of bringing him home and surprising his mother. Exploring the themes of love and discrimination, Boong is produced by Excel Entertainment. The film features Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam in key roles.

The director of Boong, Lakshmipriya Devi, recently revealed that it was difficult for her to edit the film because she struggled to look at the film's footage. Read on to know more.

'It affected me': Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi reveals why she couldn't edit the film for months

Days after the BAFTA Awards 2026, which sparked backlash from the viewers as well as several celebrities for the racial slur, Delroy Lindo addressed the controversy that occurred to him and Michael B. Jordan.&nbsp;The incident happened during the ongoing ceremony in London when the two actors took the stage to present the Best Visual Effects award. While they were announcing the winner, a slur was heard from the audience.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/after-bafta-and-bbc-google-issues-aplology-for-using-n-word-while-sending-an-alert-internet-says-keeps-getting-worse-1772016252680">After BAFTA and BBC, Google issues aplology for using N-word while sending an alert, Internet says, 'keeps getting worse'</a><h2>Lindo reacts to the incident</h2>Lindo reacted to the controversy during his appearance at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, where he presented on stage alongside filmmaker Ryan Coogler. The 73-year-old actor thanked the supporters and said he and Jordan were deeply moved by the response. "We appreciate all the support and love we’ve been shown in the aftermath of what happened last weekend. It means a lot to us," the actor shared during the show.&nbsp;He called the moment a difficult experience and said that the overwhelming backing helped him feel better.&nbsp;While Jordan did not directly address the incident, he was seen interacting warmly with Lindo during the event.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/f-off-n-word-host-alan-cumming-apologises-for-strong-language-during-bafta-2026-1771826390534">F*** off, N-word! Host Alan Cumming apologises for strong language during BAFTA 2026</a>&nbsp;

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Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/-we-take-full-responsibility-bbc-and-bafta-apologise-after-racial-slur-disrupts-awards-show-1771902465644"> 'We take full responsibility': BBC and BAFTA apologise after racial slur disrupts awards show</a><h2>Celebrities came to support</h2>Several celebrities used the ceremony to express solidarity with the duo. Host Deon Cole spoke about the controversy at the start of the broadcast. "Lord, if there are any white men out there with Tourette's, I advise you to tell them to read the room tonight." Cole said.&nbsp;Actress Regina Hall praised the actors’ composure and said, "I’d like to take a moment to thank the two kings who are in this audience and just send you so much love for your class."&nbsp;Quinta Brunson lauded the Sinners cast during her acceptance speech and said, "We see you" and "We’re behind you." Others, including Jayme Lawson, praised Lindo and Jordan for "the grace and dignity that they exercised."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-reacts-to-bafta-interview-criticism-i-was-going-back-in-1772246902820">Alia Bhatt reacts to BAFTA interview criticism: 'I was going back in...'</a><h2>What was the incident?</h2>The N-word that was heard at BAFTA 2026 came from Tourette’s syndrome advocate John Davidson, who was present at the ceremony as the subject of the nominated biopic I Swear. Davidson had later clarified that the outburst was due to involuntary vocal tics associated with his condition and did not reflect his beliefs.&nbsp;During the ceremony, host Alan Cumming had also addressed the matter. Despite the clarification, controversy was fueled when the tape-delayed broadcast aired with the slur still audible, and was later removed by the broadcaster BBC with an apology. BAFTA organisers also issued a public apology after the backlash.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delroy Lindo has broken his silence days after a racial slur was directed at him and Michael B. Jordan during the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Read the details inside.


Days after the BAFTA Awards 2026, which sparked backlash from the viewers as well as several celebrities for the racial slur, Delroy Lindo addressed the controversy that occurred to him and Michael B. Jordan. The incident happened during the ongoing ceremony in London when the two actors took the stage to present the Best Visual Effects award. While they were announcing the winner, a slur was heard from the audience. Also Read: After BAFTA and BBC, Google issues aplology for using N-word while sending an alert, Internet says, 'keeps getting worse' Lindo reacts to the incident Lindo reacted to the controversy during his appearance at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, where he presented on stage alongside filmmaker Ryan Coogler. The 73-year-old actor thanked the supporters and said he and Jordan were deeply moved by the response. "We appreciate all the support and love we’ve been shown in the aftermath of what happened last weekend. It means a lot to us," the actor shared during the show. He called the moment a difficult experience and said that the overwhelming backing helped him feel better. While Jordan did not directly address the incident, he was seen interacting warmly with Lindo during the event. Also Read: F*** off, N-word! Host Alan Cumming apologises for strong language during BAFTA 2026

Delroy Lindo has broken his silence days after a racial slur was directed at him and Michael B. Jordan during the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Read the details inside. &nbsp;

BAFTA 2026 controversy: Delroy Lindo breaks his silence on N-word aimed at him and Michael B. Jordan- '...what happened last weekend'

Hours after WION reported that Boong filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi’s winning speech was removed from BAFTA’s social media pages, the video has reappeared on BAFTA’s YouTube channel.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Friday, we had reported that BAFTA had removed &nbsp;Devi’s speech from social media handles, including Instagram, X and YouTube. The video of her speech was only visible on BAFTA’s Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether the deletion was done on purpose or was a result of a technical glitch is not known.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/has-bafta-removed-boong-director-lakshmipriya-devi-s-winning-speech-from-social-media-1772182121274">Has BAFTA removed Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi’s winning speech from social media?</a>&nbsp;However, the video has been re-uploaded on BAFTA’s YouTube page.&nbsp;The video was uploaded on Friday night on its YouTube channel after it mysteriously disappeared the previous days.&nbsp;

Video re-uploaded on YouTube

Many took to the comment section, questioning BAFTA’s move. “Why was the same video deleted?” questioned one user while another wrote, “BAFTA, why do you delete and re-upload this video?” While the video has reappeared on YouTube, it remains missing from BAFTA's X and Instagram pages. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-reacts-to-bafta-interview-criticism-i-was-going-back-in-1772246902820">Alia Bhatt reacts to BAFTA interview criticism: 'I was going back in...'</a><h2>Lakshmipriya Devi’s speech goes missing on Instagram and X</h2> Lakshmipriya Devi, along with producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, accepted the Best Children’s and Family film BAFTA on Sunday at the BAFTA Film Awards ceremony. In her winning speech, she stated that the film is a homage to her homeland, the ‘troubled’ state of Manipur, which is often ‘ignored, misrepresented’.While Devi’s speech was aired on the BBC during the broadcast of the awards and even shared on BAFTA’s X and Instagram pages on Sunday, the video mysteriously disappeared later.<h3><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-winning-film-boong-set-to-release-in-theatres-on-this-date-1772199366641">BAFTA winning film Boong set to release in theatres on THIS date</a></h3><h2>Boong's re-release in theatres</h2>Manipuri film Boong is backed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment. The film had a limited theatrical release in September 2025 and will be re-released in theatres on March 6 after its historic win at BAFTAs.

What's happening at BAFTAs? Hours after WION reported that Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi's winning speech was deleted from BAFTA's social media pages, the video has been re-uploaded on YouTube. 

Hours after WION reported that Boong filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi’s winning speech was removed from BAFTA’s social media pages, the video has reappeared on BAFTA’s YouTube channel. On Friday, we had reported that BAFTA had removed Devi’s speech from social media handles, including Instagram, X and YouTube. The video of her speech was only visible on BAFTA’s Facebook page. Whether the deletion was done on purpose or was a result of a technical glitch is not known. Also read: Has BAFTA removed Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi’s winning speech from social media? However, the video has been re-uploaded on BAFTA’s YouTube page. The video was uploaded on Friday night on its YouTube channel after it mysteriously disappeared the previous days.

What's happening at BAFTAs? Hours after WION reported that Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi's winning speech was deleted from BAFTA's social media pages, the video has been re-uploaded on YouTube.&nbsp;

Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi’s BAFTA acceptance speech re-uploaded on YouTube after disappearing from social media

Alia Bhatt has finally reacted to the backlash she is facing following her appearance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). The buzz is regarding a post-event interview clip that went viral on social media. &nbsp;<h2>What sparked criticism?</h2>The Bollywood actress had presented the Best Film Not in the English Language award at the ceremony. While has presence was lauded by fans, a viral red-carpet moment sparked criticism when she was asked to name a film with a memorable plot twist.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-debuts-on-the-bafta-2026-stage-with-namaskar-wins-over-the-internet-with-her-hindi-watch-1771809029032">Alia Bhatt debuts on the BAFTA stage with ‘Namaskar’, wins over the internet with her Hindi | Watch</a>&nbsp;In the video, Bhatt can be seen pausing briefly before naming Gone Girl. A few netizens expressed their doubt about whether she had actually watched the film. Some claimed that she appeared nervous or hesitant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rashmika-mandanna-alia-bhatt-deepika-padukone-indian-celebrities-who-chose-sarees-over-heavy-lehengas-for-their-wedding-day-1772186718024">Rashmika Mandanna, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: Indian celebrities who chose sarees over heavy lehengas for their wedding day</a><h2>Bhatt reacts</h2>Speaking about the backlash during a conversation with Diet Sabya, Bhatt asks, "Why is it being talked about so much? Is it because of my expression?"&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/alia-bhatt-at-bafta-actress-makes-striking-appearance-at-british-award-1771779880796">Alia Bhatt at BAFTA! Actress makes striking appearance at British award | In pics</a>&nbsp;Explaining about the BAFTA red carpet moment, the actress revealed that she was trying to recall the famous monologue of Gone Girl. "So basically I really think it is the best twist but I have not liked watched it in... when did it release? 10 years ago? So I have not watched it after that," Bhatt said. “So when she was like, ‘that monologue,’ I was like ‘haan’ (yes) and I was going back in my head that oh ya, ‘that monologue, correct correct correct’ and she was mentioned cleaning the floor and I was like like ‘haan’ (yes) so I was like going back in time and I guess that’s what you saw. I am a cool girl. I am a sweet girl. But I could be... total... I mean I can be like... I am more sweet than I am cool. Actually, I don’t think I am cool. I am uncool girl, my sister would say that.”&nbsp;Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/bafta-film-awards-2026-red-carpet-alia-bhatt-michael-b-jordan-and-more-stars-arrive-1771780378407"> BAFTA Film Awards 2026 red carpet: Alia Bhatt, Michael B Jordan and more stars arrive</a>&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Alia Bhatt praises Gone girl at Bafta interview <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Aliabhatt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Aliabhatt</a> <a href="https://t.co/upk1IfTPcG">pic.twitter.com/upk1IfTPcG</a>&mdash; Alia bhatt softie (@Iam__abk) <a href="https://twitter.com/Iam__abk/status/2026217198822539498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Alia Bhatt's work front</h2>Currently, Bhatt is gearing up for the female-led spy thriller Alpha, which also features Sharvari Wagh and Bobby Deol in key roles. She will also appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s romantic drama Love and War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alia Bhatt has finally addressed the conversation around the BAFTA viral red-carpet moment when she talked about Gone Girl. Read on to know more. 

Alia Bhatt has finally reacted to the backlash she is facing following her appearance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). The buzz is regarding a post-event interview clip that went viral on social media. What sparked criticism? The Bollywood actress had presented the Best Film Not in the English Language award at the ceremony. While has presence was lauded by fans, a viral red-carpet moment sparked criticism when she was asked to name a film with a memorable plot twist. Also Read: Alia Bhatt debuts on the BAFTA stage with ‘Namaskar’, wins over the internet with her Hindi | Watch In the video, Bhatt can be seen pausing briefly before naming Gone Girl. A few netizens expressed their doubt about whether she had actually watched the film. Some claimed that she appeared nervous or hesitant.

Alia Bhatt has finally addressed the conversation around the BAFTA viral red-carpet moment when she talked about Gone Girl. Read on to know more.&nbsp;

Alia Bhatt reacts to BAFTA interview criticism: 'I was going back in...'

Days after filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi brought laurels for India as her film Boong won the Best Children’s and Family Film award at the BAFTA Film Awards, her historic winning speech has mysteriously disappeared from the BAFTA's social media handles.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lakshmipriya Devi, along with producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, accepted the award and stated that the film is a homage to her homeland, the ‘troubled’ state of Manipur, which is often ‘ignored, misrepresented’.&nbsp;While Devi’s speech was aired on BBC during the broadcast on the awards and even shared on BAFTA’s X and Instagram page on Sunday, the video mysteriously no longer exists on the page.&nbsp;

<h2>BAFTA removes Lakshmipriya Devi’s speech on Manipur</h2>On Thursday, several X users tagged BAFTA and questioned the move. The speech, which was widely shared in India soon after it was posted on Monday morning, appears missing from all BAFTA handles on the internet.Manipuri activist Binalakshmi Nepram took to X to question the move and wrote, “Dear @BAFTA did you remove the acceptance speech of an Indigenous Woman Director of award winning film from Manipur, BOONG, from your social media accounts @X &amp; Instagram? If yes, erasure of the acceptance speech of Director is tantamount to cultural erasure of Indigenous Peoples &amp; women’s voices &amp; must be reinstated immediately. Inclusion and not erasure of our voices and our stories is the way forward.”&nbsp;Many others, too, questioned the move and speculated if BAFTA had acted on instructions given to them.&nbsp;When WION tried to click on the video, the page appeared blank.

BAFTA removes Boong director's speech

&nbsp;While the video seems missing from BAFTA's Instagram and X pages, it is still there in BAFTA's Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/beyond-the-borders-of-bollywood-why-boong-s-bafta-win-is-india-s-true-cinematic-watershed-1771852310231">Beyond the borders of Bollywood: Why Boong’s BAFTA win is India’s true cinematic watershed</a><h2>What Lakshmipriya Devi said in her winning speech</h2>In her winning speech at the BAFTAs, Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi said the film and the win was a homage to her home state, Manipur, which is ‘ignored and unrepresented’ in India.&nbsp;“Thank you to the jury members and BAFTA for giving our very small film such big love, a film that is rooted in a very troubled, very much ignored and very underrepresented in India, my homeland, Manipur. It's a homage to my homeland,” said Devi.&nbsp;“Just want to use this opportunity to say that we pray for peace to return to Manipur. We pray that all the internally displaced children, including the child actors in the film, regain their joy, their innocence, and their dreams once again.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-awards-2026-boong-director-lakshmipriya-devi-pays-homage-to-ignored-unrepresented-manipur-in-her-winning-speech-pray-for-peace-1771811798786">BAFTA awards 2026: Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi pays homage to ‘ignored, unrepresented’ Manipur in her winning speech</a>&nbsp;Boong’s historic win was celebrated by one and all in India as it was the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award, which is often considered the British Oscars.&nbsp;PM Modi took to X to congratulate the film and the makers and wrote, “Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation. <a href="https://t.co/fd95WriuTG">https://t.co/fd95WriuTG</a>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2025889330032718323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>BAFTA controversy</h2>BAFTA Film Awards 2026 have been in the news not for its winners but for the controversies it has been courting. BAFTA and BBC have had to issue apologies after a racial slur was used while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present an award. During the BAFTA film awards, John Davidson, the subject of the movie I Swear, could be heard shouting various expletives throughout the ceremony due to his Tourette’s. He shouted the N-word when Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present an award. Davidson subsequently left the auditorium.&nbsp;Since then, BAFTA has been trying to take corrective measures and has issued an apology for the incident.&nbsp;There has been no word from BAFTA over the deletion of Lakshmipriya Devi’s speech so far. Whether the removal has been deliberate or a result of a techincal glitch is not known.&nbsp;

Boong director Laskhmipriya Devi had spoken about her home state Manipur and how it has been ignored and misrepresented for years during her winning speech at the BAFTA awards. The speech has been removed from BAFTA's social media pages. 

Days after filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi brought laurels for India as her film Boong won the Best Children’s and Family Film award at the BAFTA Film Awards, her historic winning speech has mysteriously disappeared from the BAFTA's social media handles. Lakshmipriya Devi, along with producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, accepted the award and stated that the film is a homage to her homeland, the ‘troubled’ state of Manipur, which is often ‘ignored, misrepresented’. While Devi’s speech was aired on BBC during the broadcast on the awards and even shared on BAFTA’s X and Instagram page on Sunday, the video mysteriously no longer exists on the page.

Boong director Laskhmipriya Devi had spoken about her home state Manipur and how it has been ignored and misrepresented for years during her winning speech at the BAFTA awards. The speech has been removed from BAFTA's social media pages.&nbsp;

Has BAFTA removed Boong director Lakshmipriya Devi’s winning speech from social media?

The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a racist slur aired during the BAFTA awards.&nbsp;Tourette's sufferer John Davidson, who inspired one of the winning films, has said he is "deeply mortified" after shouting the N-word at the London film and television awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an "involuntary tic".&nbsp;He was heard shouting as "Sinners" actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, who are both black, presented an award for special visual effects in the movies at the ceremony.The investigation will probe why the slur was aired despite there being a two-hour delay between filming and the broadcast and why it remained on the BBC's streaming service iPlayer until the following morning.&nbsp;"The BBC has been reviewing what&nbsp;happened&nbsp;at BAFTA on&nbsp;Sunday evening," the broadcaster said in a statement.&nbsp;"This was a serious mistake and the Director-General (Tim Davie) has instructed the Executive Complaints Unit (ECU)&nbsp;to complete a fast-tracked investigation and provide a full response to complainants," it added.&nbsp;The probe was welcomed by Culture Minister Lisa Nandy, who described the broadcasting of a racial slur as "completely unacceptable and harmful"."The BBC must ensure that this never happens again," she said.&nbsp;The controversy comes after another damaging episode during the BBC's Glastonbury festival coverage in June 2025.&nbsp;Staff failed to pull a livestream of a performance by Bob Vylan after the punk-rap duo's frontman led the crowds in an anti-Israel chant.&nbsp;The BBC later apologised and said it would no longer live-broadcast musical performances it deemed to be "high risk".&nbsp;<h2>- Concerns -</h2>&nbsp;According to the UK's domestic PA news agency, film studio Warner Bros was believed to have raised immediate concerns about the racial slur at Sunday's BAFTAs and requested it be removed from the broadcast.&nbsp;But it could still be heard when it aired two hours later.&nbsp;Tourette's campaigner Davidson said he believed the BBC should have "worked harder" to ensure his offensive words were not broadcast.&nbsp;"I have made four documentaries with the BBC in the past and feel that they should have been aware of what to expect from Tourette's, and worked harder to prevent anything that I said ... from being included in the broadcast," he told US trade magazine Variety.The BAFTA broadcast is the latest scandal to hit the BBC.&nbsp;Davie is due to leave his post in April after he resigned in November over the editing of a documentary about US President Donald Trump.&nbsp;The president has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the edit for its flagship current affairs programme "Panorama".&nbsp;Trump alleges the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech made it appear that he had explicitly urged supporters to attack the Capitol, where lawmakers were certifying Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

Trump alleges the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech made it appear that he had explicitly urged supporters to attack the Capitol, where lawmakers were certifying Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

The head of the BBC on Wednesday ordered a "fast-tracked" internal investigation into the "serious mistake" that saw a racist slur aired during the BAFTA awards. Tourette's sufferer John Davidson, who inspired one of the winning films, has said he is "deeply mortified" after shouting the N-word at the London film and television awards ceremony, which he said was caused by an "involuntary tic". He was heard shouting as "Sinners" actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan, who are both black, presented an award for special visual effects in the movies at the ceremony. The investigation will probe why the slur was aired despite there being a two-hour delay between filming and the broadcast and why it remained on the BBC's streaming service iPlayer until the following morning. "The BBC has been reviewing what happened at BAFTA on Sunday evening," the broadcaster said in a statement. "This was a serious mistake and the Director-General (Tim Davie) has instructed the Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) to complete a fast-tracked investigation and provide a full response to complainants," it added. The probe was welcomed by Culture Minister Lisa Nandy, who described the broadcasting of a racial slur as "completely unacceptable and harmful". "The BBC must ensure that this never happens again," she said. The controversy comes after another damaging episode during the BBC's Glastonbury festival coverage in June 2025. Staff failed to pull a livestream of a performance by Bob Vylan after the punk-rap duo's frontman led the crowds in an anti-Israel chant. The BBC later apologised and said it would no longer live-broadcast musical performances it deemed to be "high risk". - Concerns - According to the UK's domestic PA news agency, film studio Warner Bros was believed to have raised immediate concerns about the racial slur at Sunday's BAFTAs and requested it be removed from the broadcast. But it could still be heard when it aired two hours later. Tourette's campaigner Davidson said he believed the BBC should have "worked harder" to ensure his offensive words were not broadcast. "I have made four documentaries with the BBC in the past and feel that they should have been aware of what to expect from Tourette's, and worked harder to prevent anything that I said ... from being included in the broadcast," he told US trade magazine Variety. The BAFTA broadcast is the latest scandal to hit the BBC. Davie is due to leave his post in April after he resigned in November over the editing of a documentary about US President Donald Trump. The president has filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC over the edit for its flagship current affairs programme "Panorama". Trump alleges the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech made it appear that he had explicitly urged supporters to attack the Capitol, where lawmakers were certifying Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

Trump alleges the editing of his January 6, 2021 speech made it appear that he had explicitly urged supporters to attack the Capitol, where lawmakers were certifying Democrat Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.

BBC orders probe into 'serious mistake' over BAFTA racial slur

The BAFTA awards has been in the news this past week over an incident that took place while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage. Tourette advocate John Davidson sparked controversy after he dropped the N-word while Jordan and Lindo were on stage. The incident sparked uproar in the international press and BAFTA and BBC issued apologies soon after. Now, Google too has apologised for using the N-word while sending out a news alert about the incident.<h2>Google’s new alert about the BAFTA incident uses N-word</h2>&nbsp;Content creator Danny Price noticed on Tuesday that Google sent a news alert to millions of users while they used the N-word. Ironically, while pushing an article that was reporting on the incident, Google added, “See more on (N-word).”&nbsp;&nbsp;Later Deadline reached out to the tech conglomerate and a spokesperson apologised and said, “We’re very sorry for this mistake. We’ve removed the offensive notification and are working to prevent this from happening again.”<h2>Fans react&nbsp;</h2>While BAFTA continues to take corrective actions for the incident, fans have had varied reactions to the usage of the N-word and the subsequent apologies.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Yo it just keeps getting worse,” wrote an X (formerly Twitter) user posting the screenshot. “ts so wild bro, what is in the air this black history month,” wrote another.&nbsp;“I CAN’T BREATHE,” wrote an X user while posting the screenshot and Google’s apology. “BAFTA didn’t censor someone with a disability saying The hard r, google published an article with the word fully wrote out, Justin still calling it “our month” what a terrible back half of BHM,” pointed one.&nbsp;“google's AI sending out the n-word in a push notification during black history month and the BAFTA guy with tourette's shouting it on live TV in the same week. 2026 is absolutely unhinged,” wrote another.&nbsp;&nbsp;There were some who did not believe that Google was unaware of what it was doing when sending the notification.&nbsp;&nbsp;An X user wrote, “Oh, come on...lol. The algorithms are designed 1st &amp; foremost to promote engagement...&amp; everything else is secondary to engagement. Removing the scandalous use of the word at the BAFTAs lessens engagement. It's a feature, not a bug, lol.”<h2>What happened at BAFTA Awards</h2>On Sunday, Jordanand Lindo were on stage when a Tourette’s activist named John Davidson loudly yelled the N-word. After videos of the incident went viral, with many questioning why it was aired, the BAFTA and BBC issued an apology on Monday.&nbsp;Later, John said he was ‘deeply mortified’, and it was ‘not a reflection of my personal beliefs’. He also said in a statement, “I chose to leave the auditorium early in the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.”

Tourette advocate John Davidson sparked controversy after he dropped the N-word during the BAFTA awards ceremony as Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. After the BAFTA and BBC, Google has now issued an apology for the incident.

The BAFTA awards has been in the news this past week over an incident that took place while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting on stage. Tourette advocate John Davidson sparked controversy after he dropped the N-word while Jordan and Lindo were on stage. The incident sparked uproar in the international press and BAFTA and BBC issued apologies soon after. Now, Google too has apologised for using the N-word while sending out a news alert about the incident. Google’s new alert about the BAFTA incident uses N-word Content creator Danny Price noticed on Tuesday that Google sent a news alert to millions of users while they used the N-word. Ironically, while pushing an article that was reporting on the incident, Google added, “See more on (N-word).” Later Deadline reached out to the tech conglomerate and a spokesperson apologised and said, “We’re very sorry for this mistake. We’ve removed the offensive notification and are working to prevent this from happening again.” Fans react While BAFTA continues to take corrective actions for the incident, fans have had varied reactions to the usage of the N-word and the subsequent apologies. “Yo it just keeps getting worse,” wrote an X (formerly Twitter) user posting the screenshot. “ts so wild bro, what is in the air this black history month,” wrote another. “I CAN’T BREATHE,” wrote an X user while posting the screenshot and Google’s apology. “BAFTA didn’t censor someone with a disability saying The hard r, google published an article with the word fully wrote out, Justin still calling it “our month” what a terrible back half of BHM,” pointed one. “google's AI sending out the n-word in a push notification during black history month and the BAFTA guy with tourette's shouting it on live TV in the same week. 2026 is absolutely unhinged,” wrote another. There were some who did not believe that Google was unaware of what it was doing when sending the notification. An X user wrote, “Oh, come on...lol. The algorithms are designed 1st & foremost to promote engagement...& everything else is secondary to engagement. Removing the scandalous use of the word at the BAFTAs lessens engagement. It's a feature, not a bug, lol.” What happened at BAFTA Awards On Sunday, Jordanand Lindo were on stage when a Tourette’s activist named John Davidson loudly yelled the N-word. After videos of the incident went viral, with many questioning why it was aired, the BAFTA and BBC issued an apology on Monday. Later, John said he was ‘deeply mortified’, and it was ‘not a reflection of my personal beliefs’. He also said in a statement, “I chose to leave the auditorium early in the ceremony as I was aware of the distress my tics were causing.”

Tourette advocate John Davidson sparked controversy after he dropped the N-word during the BAFTA awards ceremony as Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage. After the BAFTA and BBC, Google has now issued an apology for the incident.

After BAFTA and BBC, Google issues aplology for using N-word while sending an alert, Internet says, 'keeps getting worse'

BAFTA sent out a letter to its members on Tuesday stating that it has started a comprehensive review of Sunday’s Film Awards after a racial slur was used while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present an award.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We want to assure all our members that a comprehensive review is underway,” the awards body said in a letter to its members.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What is the controversy around the BAFTA film awards?</h2>&nbsp;On Sunday, during the BAFTA film awards, John Davidson, the subject of the movie I Swear, could be heard shouting various expletives throughout the ceremony due to his Tourette’s. He shouted the N-word when Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present an award. Davidson subsequently left the auditorium.&nbsp;The BBC has been widely criticized for leaving up a version of the ceremony on iPlayer in which the racial slur was audible for 15 hours before it was taken down. The broadcaster did, however, edit a significant portion of Davies Jr’s BAFTA speech, including a part where he says “free Palestine.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/beyond-the-borders-of-bollywood-why-boong-s-bafta-win-is-india-s-true-cinematic-watershed-1771852310231">Beyond the borders of Bollywood: Why Boong’s BAFTA win is India’s true cinematic watershed</a>&nbsp;Davidson’s expletives sadly dominated what should have been a terrific night for Studiocanal’s I Swear, which fetched Robert Aramayo the best actor award over the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet.Meanwhile, Lindo told Vanity Fair he wished a representative for the awards body had reached out to him and Jordan after the word was shouted. Sinners production designer Hannah Beachler criticized host Alan Cumming’s on-stage apology.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/-we-take-full-responsibility-bbc-and-bafta-apologise-after-racial-slur-disrupts-awards-show-1771902465644"> "We take full responsibility”: BBC and BAFTA apologise after racial slur disrupts awards show</a>&nbsp;<h2>BAFTA Letter:</h2>&nbsp;"We would like to address the situation that arose during the EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday night, in which highly offensive language that carries incomparable trauma and pain for so many was heard. We issued a statement last night, and we want members to hear from us directly, too. Please find our public statement here.&nbsp;We recognise this has impacted members in a multitude of ways – we want to acknowledge the harm this has caused, address what happened and apologise to all.&nbsp;One of our guests, John Davidson MBE has Tourette Syndrome and has devoted his life to educating and campaigning for better understanding of the condition. John is an executive producer of one of the nominated films, I Swear. The film highlights that Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disability that causes involuntary verbal tics, that the individual has no control over. Such tics are in no way a reflection of an individual’s beliefs and are not intentional.&nbsp;We take the duty of care to all our guests very seriously and prepared extensively in order for John to be able to be present in the room. We made those in attendance aware of the tics, announcing to the audience before the ceremony began, and throughout, that John was in the room and that they may hear involuntary strong and offensive language, noises or movements during the ceremony. We fully understand our intention to be inclusive in no way diminishes the impact of what happened.&nbsp;Early in the ceremony loud and involuntary tics, including one in the form of a profoundly offensive term, were heard by many people in the room. Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time, and we have apologised unreservedly to them, and to all those impacted. We have also thanked Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism – and regret they were put in this position in the first place.&nbsp;During the ceremony, John chose to leave the auditorium and watch the rest of the ceremony from a screen, and we have also thanked him for his dignity and consideration of others, on what should have been a night of celebration for him.&nbsp;We are in contact with the studios involved and conversations are ongoing.&nbsp;We want to assure all our members that a comprehensive review is underway. You may have also seen the BBC have issued their own apology for the broadcast.&nbsp;It was a very complex situation and we understand you will have many questions – please rest assured how seriously we are taking this. If you’d like to contact us, please email membership@bafta.org.We take full responsibility for putting our guests and members of the academy in a very difficult situation and we will learn from this.&nbsp;We will keep inclusion at the core of all we do, maintaining our belief in film and storytelling as a critical conduit for compassion and empathy – as firmly demonstrated by this year’s nominated and winning films."&nbsp;

BAFTA sent out a letter on Tuesday to its members stating that it was conducting a comprehensive review following the racial slur incident that occured on stage on Sunday night while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting. 

BAFTA sent out a letter to its members on Tuesday stating that it has started a comprehensive review of Sunday’s Film Awards after a racial slur was used while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present an award. “We want to assure all our members that a comprehensive review is underway,” the awards body said in a letter to its members. What is the controversy around the BAFTA film awards? On Sunday, during the BAFTA film awards, John Davidson, the subject of the movie I Swear, could be heard shouting various expletives throughout the ceremony due to his Tourette’s. He shouted the N-word when Sinners stars Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage to present an award. Davidson subsequently left the auditorium. The BBC has been widely criticized for leaving up a version of the ceremony on iPlayer in which the racial slur was audible for 15 hours before it was taken down. The broadcaster did, however, edit a significant portion of Davies Jr’s BAFTA speech, including a part where he says “free Palestine.” Also read: Beyond the borders of Bollywood: Why Boong’s BAFTA win is India’s true cinematic watershed Davidson’s expletives sadly dominated what should have been a terrific night for Studiocanal’s I Swear, which fetched Robert Aramayo the best actor award over the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Timothée Chalamet. Meanwhile, Lindo told Vanity Fair he wished a representative for the awards body had reached out to him and Jordan after the word was shouted. Sinners production designer Hannah Beachler criticized host Alan Cumming’s on-stage apology. Also read: "We take full responsibility”: BBC and BAFTA apologise after racial slur disrupts awards show BAFTA Letter: "We would like to address the situation that arose during the EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday night, in which highly offensive language that carries incomparable trauma and pain for so many was heard. We issued a statement last night, and we want members to hear from us directly, too. Please find our public statement here. We recognise this has impacted members in a multitude of ways – we want to acknowledge the harm this has caused, address what happened and apologise to all. One of our guests, John Davidson MBE has Tourette Syndrome and has devoted his life to educating and campaigning for better understanding of the condition. John is an executive producer of one of the nominated films, I Swear. The film highlights that Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disability that causes involuntary verbal tics, that the individual has no control over. Such tics are in no way a reflection of an individual’s beliefs and are not intentional. We take the duty of care to all our guests very seriously and prepared extensively in order for John to be able to be present in the room. We made those in attendance aware of the tics, announcing to the audience before the ceremony began, and throughout, that John was in the room and that they may hear involuntary strong and offensive language, noises or movements during the ceremony. We fully understand our intention to be inclusive in no way diminishes the impact of what happened. Early in the ceremony loud and involuntary tics, including one in the form of a profoundly offensive term, were heard by many people in the room. Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time, and we have apologised unreservedly to them, and to all those impacted. We have also thanked Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism – and regret they were put in this position in the first place. During the ceremony, John chose to leave the auditorium and watch the rest of the ceremony from a screen, and we have also thanked him for his dignity and consideration of others, on what should have been a night of celebration for him. We are in contact with the studios involved and conversations are ongoing. We want to assure all our members that a comprehensive review is underway. You may have also seen the BBC have issued their own apology for the broadcast. It was a very complex situation and we understand you will have many questions – please rest assured how seriously we are taking this. If you’d like to contact us, please email membership@bafta.org. We take full responsibility for putting our guests and members of the academy in a very difficult situation and we will learn from this. We will keep inclusion at the core of all we do, maintaining our belief in film and storytelling as a critical conduit for compassion and empathy – as firmly demonstrated by this year’s nominated and winning films."

BAFTA sent out a letter on Tuesday to its members stating that it was conducting a comprehensive review following the racial slur incident that occured on stage on Sunday night while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting.&nbsp;

BAFTA informs it is conducting a comprehensive review after the racial slur incident at the awards night

BAFTA Awards 2026: India shone bright at the prestigious BAFTA Awards this year. Boong, the Manipuri-language debut feature, has won in the Best Children and Family Film category. It was the sole Indian nominee at the BAFTAs this year. The announcement was made by the official BAFTA page.
