Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone graced the ceremony to present an award, turning the star-studded 77th British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards, 2024, into a moment of great pride for the nation even though there were no nominations to look forward to. Deepika, who always looks amazing, not only chose to embrace her roots by donning a shimmering gold saree, which won over everyone’s hearts, but she also looked stunning.
Deepika had walked the red carpet early on Monday morning, enthralling everyone with her striking appearance, before the ceremony at London’s Royal Festival Hall. Fans showered the actor with love as soon as photos and videos of her from the red carpet surfaced online. The terms “ethereal” and “India’s princess” encapsulated the refined yet modest allure that she emanated. “Forever the dreamy girl,” one Twitter user wrote, sharing a video of her posing for the cameras on the red carpet. “She ate and left no crumbs,” another user commented. The actor was also commended by many for “representing India on one of the biggest global stages” by donning Indian clothing.
Jonathan Glazer’s historical drama set in Poland, “The Zone of Interest,” took home the prize for Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 2024 ceremony, which Deepika presented to rousing applause. “The incredible stories nominated in this category depict real and imagined worlds that stay with us long after the credits roll,” Deepika said, introducing the nominated films in the category. From South Poland to Seoul, the Andes to the Alps, and Ukraine…
Deepika gave her fans a sneak peek at her evening gown by sharing a few pictures of herself prior to the ceremony. One fan remarked, “What a lovely look,” and another said, “Deepika proves dil hai Hindustani.” One Instagram user said, “No one looks better than you in a saree 😍😍😍,” and there were a lot of lustful remarks underneath the picture as well. The actor was making his first-ever appearance at the BAFTAs.
