Alia Bhatt to Present Earthshot Prize Award at 2026 Mumbai Ceremony
Alia Bhatt joins Rami Malek and Sachin Tendulkar to present the Earthshot Prize at the 2026 ceremony in Mumbai.
Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt is set to take center stage at a monumental environmental event. The actress will be presenting one of the five prestigious awards during The Earthshot Prize 2026 Awards Night, which is scheduled to take place in Mumbai.
The upcoming ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, merging the worlds of environmental activism with global entertainment. The event is expected to host approximately 5,000 guests, including luminaries from the film, music, and sports industries, alongside dedicated environmentalists and organizations.
A Star-Studded Lineup of Presenters
Alia Bhatt will not be alone in her mission to celebrate planetary heroes. She will share the spotlight with an elite group of international and Indian icons, including:
- Rami Malek: The Oscar-winning actor.
- Sachin Tendulkar: The legendary Indian cricketer.
- Simone Ashley: The acclaimed British actress.
Adding to the glamour and excitement, the ceremony will be hosted by renowned filmmaker Karan Johar.
Alia Bhatt on the Power of Hope and Action
Expressing her enthusiasm about being part of this global movement, Alia Bhatt emphasized that the prize is more than just an award; it is a symbol of collective hope. She noted that this hope is fueled by tangible ideas and decisive actions taken by people finding innovative ways to protect the environment.
“There are people across the world doing incredible work to protect and repair our planet, often in ways we may never have imagined,” Bhatt stated. She further highlighted the significance of the event being held in India, stating, “To have Mumbai bring all these people together feels very special. I’m proud that India gets to be part of this moment.”
Global Broadcast and the Mission of Earthshot
In a significant move for accessibility, the 2026 ceremony will be streamed globally on Prime Video for the first time. This broadcast is expected to reach audiences in more than 240 countries and territories, translated into over 40 different languages.
The Earthshot Prize, founded by Prince William and originally incubated within The Royal Foundation in 2020, has grown into an independent organization. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s Moonshot programme, the initiative seeks to identify and support environmental solutions over a decade-long period, with a goal of supporting 50 winners in total.
The Five Environmental Pillars
The prize focuses its efforts on solving five critical challenges facing our planet:
- Protect and Restore Nature
- Clean Our Air
- Revive Our Oceans
- Build a Waste-Free World
- Fix Our Climate