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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…
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…
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,…
Tensions have reached a boiling point within AMMA, the actresses’ association, after an audio clip surfaced online. In a fiery exchange, Vice President Lakshmipriya didn’t hold back, accusing Executive Member Neena Kurup of harboring jealousy and displaying arrogance following a heated discussion during a family gathering. Dispute inside the AMMA has become public. An audio…
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…
