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    ‘Boong’ Director Wants Audience to Carry Forward Manipur’s Narrative

    Mumbai, March 9 The BAFTA award for her Manipuri language film "Boong" serves as a reminder to the world about a place called Manipur, and it is now up to audiences to "carry that knowledge forward," says Lakshmipriya Devi, adding disarmingly that she now wants to "step back from the limelight."...
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    'Boong' Celebrates Victory and Peace in Manipur

    London, Feb 23 India celebrated significantly at the BAFTA awards, with the Manipuri film "Boong" winning the Best Children's and Family Film award in a ceremony where its director, Lakshmipriya Devi, used the opportunity to express her hope for peace in her home state.There were other Indian...
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    'Boong' Wins BAFTA: A Moment of Joy for Manipur

    New Delhi, February 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the Manipuri film "Boong" winning the prestigious BAFTA award was a moment of immense joy, especially for the northeastern state."Boong," a coming-of-age comedy-drama produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won...
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    Dharmendra Honored at BAFTA Awards; ‘Boong’ Takes Top Prize

    London, February 23 India had much to celebrate at the BAFTA awards, with the Manipuri film "Boong" winning the award for Best Children's & Family Film in a glittering ceremony where its director, Lakshmipriya Devi, used the spotlight to pray for peace in her home state.There were other Indian...
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    'Boong' Director Reflects on Film's Significance

    Mumbai, February 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi used social media to congratulate the Manipur film "Boong" for winning the prestigious 'Best Children's & Family Film' title at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).The post on PM Modi's official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle...
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    'Boong': Director Expresses Homage to Manipur Following BAFTA Win

    Mumbai, February 23 – The Manipuri-language film "Boong," backed by Farhan Akhtar, won the prestigious Best Children's & Family Film award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). Its director, Lakshmipriya Devi, described the moment as "the final steps to reach the summit of a mountain...
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    BAFTA Awards Recognize 'Boong' and 'One Battle After Another'

    The Manipuri comedy-drama "Boong," produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children's & Family Film in London yesterday. The film's debut director, Lakshmipriya Devi, made an emotional plea for peace in her acceptance speech after receiving the...
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    'Boong' Film Promotes Peace in Manipur After BAFTA Win

    London, February 23 The quirky Manipuri coming-of-age comedy-drama, "Boong," produced by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, won the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Children's & Family Film in London on Sunday.The film's debut director, Lakshmipriya Devi, made an emotional plea for peace in...
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