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BAFTA-winning film 'Boong' set to re-release in theatres on March 6, maker
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Boong is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar, along with Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, Ritesh Sidhwani and Shujaat Saudagar.
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"It's an encouraging step for Indian cinema": Karan Johar, Manoj Bajpayee,
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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,
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulates 'Boong' team after major BAFT
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Boong was the only Indian nominee at the ceremony and has now become the first Indian film to win in this category.
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"It's amazing that we're part of it...": Farhan Akhtar, Lakshmipriya Devi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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
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Padma Shri awardee Manipuri filmmaker returns Padma Shri in protest agains
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur), [India], Feb 03 (ANI): Celebrated filmmaker and music composer Aribam Syam Sharma, who was honoured with Padma Shri in 2006, on Sunday, returned his award in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
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Manipuri filmmaker to return Padma Shri, protests Citizenship Bill
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur), [India], Feb 03 (ANI): Celebrated Manipur filmmaker and music composer Aribam Syam Sharma announced on Sunday that he would return his 2006 Padma Shri to protest the Citizenship Amendment Bill.
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