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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."...

Mumbai, March 9 – Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi, who is overjoyed with the BAFTA win for her Manipuri film ‘Boong’, has spoken about the casting process of the film, and how she managed to get Gugun Kipgen, the child artiste who plays the titular role, on board.‘Boong’ is a coming-of-age drama...

Mumbai, February 26 For producers Vikesh Bhutani and Shujaat Saudagar, the BAFTA win for their film “Boong” came as a surprise and reinforced their belief that cinema can serve as a bridge to overcome hatred and foster global unity.The coming-of-age film, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, won the...

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...

Kolkata, February 23 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated the cast and crew of the Manipuri film 'Boong' for winning a BAFTA award, saying the film had created history "against all odds".Directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi in her debut, the coming-of-age story...

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...

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...

Mumbai, February 23 – The Manipuri film 'Boong', which recently won the BAFTA award for Best Children and Family Film, is receiving praise from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.On Monday, the CM posted on her X (formerly Twitter) and wrote a note about the film. She wrote, "I am very...

February 23, New Delhi — India made its mark on the global stage at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) in London, England.The film "Boong," in the Manipuri language, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, won Best Children’s & Family Film — marking a proud moment for Indian regional cinema...

New Delhi, February 23 Filmmaker Karan Johar, Shekhar Kapur, and Kangana Ranaut, along with many others from the industry, congratulated Lakshmipriya Devi for winning the BAFTA award for her film "Boong," a coming-of-age story set in Manipur.The film, which marks Devi's debut as a director...

Imphal, February 23 Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Monday that director Lakshmipriya Devi's film 'Boong', which won the best children and family film category at the 79th BAFTA awards, is a moment of immense pride not only for Manipur but for the entire nation.Singh extended his...

Mumbai, February 23 – Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made a memorable debut at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), adding a unique "Indian touch" to her speech while presenting the award for Best Film Not in the English Language.Held at London's Royal Festival Hall, Alia began by greeting...