Alia Bhatt isn’t stepping into a film this time — she’s stepping into a moment. The actress will present one of the five Earthshot Prize awards at the 2026 ceremony in Mumbai, joining an international lineup that includes Oscar-winning actor Rami Malek, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and British actress and musician Simone Ashley.
The event, hosted by Karan Johar, marks the first time the global environmental awards have been held in India and will be streamed worldwide on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories, available in over 40 languages. The Earthshot Prize was launched in 2020 by Prince William to spotlight innovators tackling climate change through bold, scalable solutions.
This year’s celebration brings together around 5,000 guests to honour changemakers from across the world who are turning ideas into action. Alia described the occasion as a ‘celebration of hope’, not passive, but rooted in ‘ideas, action and people who are finding new ways forward.’ She added that it feels ‘very special’ to see Mumbai become a hub for such global efforts, and expressed pride in India’s role in the movement.
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