Tunisian star Hend Sabry and Indian actress Alia Bhatt were honoured at a high-profile gala dinner during the fifth edition of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival, receiving distinguished accolades presented in partnership with the Golden Globes, Variety reported.

Sabry was conferred the Omar Sharif Award, while Bhatt received the Golden Globes Horizon Award in recognition of their artistic achievements and global influence.

According to a UNI report, the ceremony drew an impressive lineup of international filmmakers and actors. Among those in attendance were directors Sean Baker and Darren Aronofsky, actresses Sigourney Weaver, Naomie Harris, Shailene Woodley and Olga Kurylenko, actor-director Idris Elba, and performers Édgar Ramírez, Salman Khan, Henry Golding and Riz Ahmed, adding significant star power to the celebrations.

Hend Sabry, widely recognised for her powerful performances in films such as ‘The Yacoubian Building’, ‘Scheherazade’, ‘Tell Me a Story’ and ‘Asmaa’, has built a reputation for portraying layered, socially relevant characters. Alia Bhatt has carved a commanding position in Indian cinema with acclaimed roles in ‘Highway’, ‘Raazi’, ‘Udta Punjab’, ‘Dear Zindagi’ and the critically lauded ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’.

Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne lauded both honourees, describing Sabry as “a truly iconic performer and humanitarian whose body of work reflects the depth, power, and global impact of Arab cinema.” She added that Bhatt’s Horizon Award “celebrates her exceptional contributions to international cinema.”

In her acceptance remarks, Sabry said her career has been driven by stories of women with depth and complexity. “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,” she said.

Bhatt expressed gratitude for the recognition, calling the Golden Globes “an iconic part of the global awards universe.” She added that she hopes to continue championing narratives centered around “powerful and deserving women.”

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