Excel Entertainment co-founder Ritesh Sidhwani is all set to be a part of the guest list at the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 to be held in London on February 22. BAFTA, organized by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, is one of the biggest nights of world cinema, featuring top names from various industries.
Ritesh Sidhwani to attend BAFTA 2026 after Excel Entertainment’s Boong earns nomination
This year, Sidhwani will reportedly be attending with a star-studded mix of Indian and international faces. The guest line-up is said to include Alia Bhatt and Riz Ahmed, while Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael B. Hollywood luminaries like Jordan and Cillian Murphy are also expected to be in attendance. Other names mentioned in attendance include Mark Robinson, Adam Willis, Lauren Evans, Lee Groombridge, Nicholas Gonda and Charlie Noble.
Sidhwani’s presence at the event comes at a time when Indian production houses are rapidly gaining recognition on global platforms. For Excel Entertainment, the BAFTA buzz is even more relevant this year as the banner’s film boong It has reportedly garnered a nomination in the Best Children and Family Film category.
As BAFTA often serves as an important platform for international networking and industry spotlight, Sidhwani’s attendance is being seen as another indicator of Excel Entertainment’s growing global ambitions. nomination for boong This makes the moment even more significant, indicating how Indian-backed projects are increasingly finding places in the prestigious international awards circuit.
