- By Srishti Pandey
- Sun, 16 Feb 2025 05:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
BAFTA 2025: The prestigious British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) 2025 is all set to take place on February 16, 2025, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. As one of the major events leading up to the Oscars, this year's BAFTAs promise to be a grand celebration of cinematic excellence, honoring both British and international films from 2024.
Where to Watch BAFTA 2025 Live?
For those eager to witness the glamour and excitement of the 78th BAFTA Film Awards, the event will be available for live streaming across multiple platforms worldwide. In India, viewers can catch the ceremony on Lionsgate Play.
The live broadcast of the awards show will begin at 11:30 PM IST on Sunday, February 16, 2025. The main event, where the most coveted awards will be announced, is scheduled from 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM IST on Monday, February 17, 2025.
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Renowned actor David Tennant is returning as the host for BAFTA 2025, marking his second consecutive year in this prestigious role. His charismatic presence is expected to add an engaging touch to the night, keeping the audience entertained throughout the ceremony.
This year’s BAFTAs bring an exciting lineup of films with Emilia Pérez leading the nominations with an impressive 15 nods. Other top contenders include Conclave (14 nominations), The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, and The Substance (11 nominations each).
Additionally, the awards introduce a new category this year, celebrating films that cater to intergenerational audiences—specifically family and children's films. This marks the first major category addition since 2020, following the inclusion of Best Casting.
India has made its mark at the BAFTAs once again, with notable nominations including:
Monkey Man (Dev Patel) and Santosh (Sandhya Suri) in Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer.
All We Imagine as Light (Payal Kapadia) in Best Film Not in the English Language.
With a diverse range of films nominated across multiple genres—from musicals like Emilia Pérez to historical dramas like Blitz and action-packed epics like Dune: Part Two and Gladiator II—BAFTA 2025 promises to be a night to remember.