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

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’ |

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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BAFTA 2026: Farhan Akhtar makes red carpet debut with Shibani Dandekar as ‘Boong’ competes for Best Children’s and Family Film |

Adding Indian representation at the ongoing 79th British Academy of Film And Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards in London, Bollywood star couple Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar made a surprise appearance at the event on Sunday evening. The couple made their debut at the awards show, dressed to the nines as they walked the red carpet…

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BAFTA Awards 2026: Farhan Akhtar-backed Manipuri film ‘Boong’ gets nominated in Best Children’s and Family Film category | Hindi Movie News

The Manipuri film ‘Boong’ has made waves by securing a BAFTA nomination for Best Children’s and Family Film, a remarkable milestone for Indian cinema. Under the banner of Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, this coming-of-age tale, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, narrates the touching journey of a young boy striving to reunite with his father. The British…

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