Excel Entertainment’s Ritesh Sidhwani has been confirmed as one of the special guests, and attendees at the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026. The prestigious ceremony, hosted annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, will take place in London on February 22, 2026 and is set to bring together some of the most influential names from across the international film fraternity.
Ritesh Sidhwani will be part of an illustrious guest list at the 79th BAFTAs, sharing the spotlight with Indian and international stars including Alia Bhatt and Riz Ahmed, alongside prominent Hollywood figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Marc Robinson, Michael B. Jordan, Cillian Murphy, Adam Willis, Lauren Evans, Lee Groombridge, Nicolas Gonda, and Charlie Noble among others. The ceremony remains one of the most significant events in the global awards calendar, celebrating excellence in filmmaking and artistic achievement across genres and languages.
His attendance at the BAFTAs is particularly significant this year, as it aligns with Excel Entertainment’s growing international footprint. The production banner’s film Boong has earned a nomination in the Best Children’s and Family Film category, marking a major milestone for the company on a global platform. The recognition accentuates Excel’s expanding creative ambitions and its commitment to backing diverse, compelling stories that resonate beyond borders.
With Ritesh Sidhwani representing Excel Entertainment at one of cinema’s most prestigious nights, the moment signals not just individual presence but the rising global influence of Indian production houses within the international film ecosystem.







