Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi says the moment she stepped onto the BAFTA stage after her debut feature Boong made history was both surreal and overwhelming.
Fresh off a historic moment for Indian cinema, filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi says working with children on her award-winning debut film 'Boong' turned out to be one of the most fulfilling experiences of the project.
The official trailer of 'Boong', the BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, was released on social media, offering audiences a moving glimpse into a child's journey shaped by hope and family.
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Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut congratulated director Lakshmipriya Devi after her film 'Boong' won the Best Children and Family Film award at BAFTA Awards 2026.
India made its mark at the 79th British Academy Film Awards as the Manipuri film 'Boong' won the Best Children and Family Film award. The movie was the only Indian nominee at this year's BAFTAs, making the achievement even more significant. The win has been widely celebrated across India,
It was the only Indian nominee at the ceremony and has now become the first Indian film to win in the Best Children and Family Film category at the BAFTAs.
Sharing her thoughts after the big win, director Lakshmipriya Devi expressed joy at seeing a story rooted in Manipur resonate internationally. Emphasising the personal and cultural significance of the film, "'Boong' means a little boy in my language, Manipuri. So it's about a boy who wants t
India had a reason to celebrate at the BAFTA Awards 2026 as Boong, a Manipuri-language debut feature, won the Best Children and Family Film award, marking a significant moment for Indian cinema on the global stage.