April 10, 2026

Boong

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‘Boong’ trailer out: Gugun Kipgen shines in BAFTA-winning drama set in conflict-torn Manipur ahead of March 6 release – Watch | English Movie News

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Get ready for an emotional ride this March 6 as ‘Boong,’ India’s groundbreaking BAFTA-recognized film, returns to theaters. This touching story follows a young boy’s brave mission to bring his family together, exploring the heart-wrenching themes of childhood innocence and resilience in the face of loss. The trailer for ‘Boong,’ the first Indian film to…

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BAFTA deletes ‘Boong’ filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi’s Manipur address, restores video on YouTube later |

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Manipuri film ‘Boong’ made history as India’s first BAFTA winner. Critics accuse BAFTA of removing director Lakshmipriya Devi’s peace-focused acceptance remarks from the clip. When the video was later reposted without an explanation, the move sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability to protect Indigenous voices. Read on to know more in detail. The Manipuri…

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Boong: Ritesh Sidhwani on ‘Boong’s BAFTA success and theatrical release plans: ‘A big one for the fraternity’ | Hindi Movie News

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Ritesh Sidhwani praised the BAFTA victory of the Manipuri film ‘Boong’ as a landmark achievement for Indian cinema, noting that it is the first Indian film ever to win the Best Children’s and Family Film award. Ritesh Sidhwani has called the BAFTA win for Manipuri film ‘Boong’ a historic milestone for Indian cinema. The film…

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BAFTA 2026: ‘Boong’ director Lakshmipriya Devi brought India to the global stage at BAFTA in stunning Manipuri Moirang Phee inaphi and kaftan |

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India celebrated a historic win as Lakshmipriya Devi’s film ‘Boong’ secured the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the BAFTAs. Her choice to wear a Payal Khandwala kaftan paired with a Manipuri Moirang Phee inaphi, a traditional shawl, resonated deeply, showcasing Indian culture with understated elegance on the global stage. This cultural statement amplified…

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Ayushmann Khurrana congratulates ‘Boong’ team on BAFTA win: ‘Always special to see…’ |

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Ayushmann Khurrana congratulated director Lakshmipriya Devi and the ‘Boong’ team for their historic BAFTA win for Best Children’s & Family Film. “Always special to see authentic stories find global recognition,” he wrote. PM Modi also praised the Manipuri film’s success for Manipur and Indian cinema. The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) turned into a…

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Bafta 2026 Winning Films: ‘BAFTA 2026’s winning films: Where to watch films like ‘Boong’, ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ after the award show |

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The 2026 BAFTA ceremony highlighted the breadth of global cinema, with top honors shared by the hard‑hitting drama ‘One Battle After Another’ and Michael B. Jordan’s dark, character‑driven ‘Sinners.’ In a major win for Indian cinema, ‘Boong’ captured the Children’s & Family Film award. This year’s BAFTA awards brought light to a lot of different…

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Bafta Awards: PM Narendra Modi congratulates ‘Boong’ after win at BAFTA awards 2026: ‘Indeed a moment of immense joy’ | Hindi Movie News

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The Manipuri film ‘Boong’ clinched the Best Children’s and Family Film award at the BAFTA Awards 2026, marking a significant achievement for Indian cinema. As it’s a proud moment for India, many celebrities have congratulated the makers. It is produced under Farhan Akhtar‘s banner. Adding to the moment was a congratulatory message from Narendra Modi,…

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Kangana Ranaut hails Lakshmipriya Devi’s BAFTA win for ‘Boong’, shares heartfelt memory from early days: ‘Made for greatness’ |

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Kangana Ranaut congratulated director Lakshmipriya Devi after her Manipuri film Boong, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, won Best Children’s & Family Film at the 79th BAFTA Awards. Kangana praised Devi on Instagram, recalling their bond, while Anurag Kashyap and Karan Johar also celebrated her inspiring win for Northeast cinema. Kangana Ranaut, an actor,…

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‘Boong’ director Lakshmipriya Devi in BAFTA winning speech: ‘We pray for peace to return to Manipur’ |

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In an emotional moment at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards, ‘Boong’ director Lakshmipriya Devi used her acceptance speech to call for peace in Manipur after her film won Best Children’s & Family Film.The 2024 Manipuri coming-of-age drama hit a milestone for Indian cinema, triumphing over nominees like ‘Arco’ and Hollywood blockbusters…

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Boong: BAFTA Awards 2026: ‘Boong’, Indian Manipuri film WINS Best Children’s and Family Film; beats ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Lilo & Stitch’ |

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In a proud moment for Indian cinema, ‘Boong’, an Indian Manipuri-language film, clinched the trophy for Best Children’s & Family Film at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards.Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the 2024 coming-of-age film clinched victory over a strong slate of nominees including…

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