Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt received the Golden Globes Horizon Award at the fifth annual Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Bhatt, known for her roles in critically acclaimed films like “Raazi”, “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, and “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani”, as well as her Hollywood debut in “Heart of Stone”, was honoured at a ceremony celebrating her significant impact on global cinema.
At the same event, Tunisian actor Hend Sabry was also honoured with the prestigious Omar Sharif Award.
"We are thrilled to recognise and celebrate Alia Bhatt with the Golden Globes Horizon Award, celebrating her exceptional contributions to international cinema and the continued rise of the Middle East as a dynamic and influential hub for film and television on a global stage,” said Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes.
“We are honoured to present the Omar Sharif Award to Hend Sarby, a truly iconic performer and humanitarian whose body of work reflects the depth, power, and global impact of Arab cinema, while paying tribute to Omar’s remarkable legacy as a pioneering Egyptian artist.”
The two honours celebrate creative excellence across the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.
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The Omar Sharif Award, named after the legendary Egyptian actor and three-time Golden Globe winner known for classics such as "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Doctor Zhivago", recognises artists whose work reflects his enduring legacy and impact on world cinema.
The Horizon Award is presented to an emerging creative force whose rapid rise is shaping both regional and international screen culture.
“This is an honour to be recognised by the Golden Globes and I am grateful for the opportunity to speak for a new generation of aspiring performers and women who are making a difference in film and television around the world,” Bhatt, 32, said.
Sabry, whose career spans Tunisia, Egypt and international productions, is celebrated for her roles in films such as "The Yacoubian Building", "Scheherazade", "Tell Me a Story", and "Asmaa".
“I am deeply honoured to receive a prestigious award named after one of the true legends of cinema from this part of the world. My career has been devoted to uplifting women with complex stories and I am thrilled to be sharing this Golden Globes stage with Alia Bhatt, one of the next generation’s brightest and most talented stars. It’s a significant moment for women in our industry and I am so pleased to be part of the Golden Globes’ enduring history," Sabry said.
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