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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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    Behind the Scenes: The Word-of-Mouth Casting of 'Boong's' Boy

    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...
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    Sukanya Boruah's International Debut: 'Not a Hero' Earns Recognition

    Mumbai, March 6 Actress Sukanya Boruah has made her international debut at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) with her first film, “Not a Hero”.The project was recently premiered at the prestigious film festival on February 14, 2026, where it received a Special Mention in...
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    Netflix Announces Premiere of 'Made in Korea' - A Cultural Journey

    Mumbai, February 24 Streaming service Netflix announced on Tuesday that its upcoming Tamil film, "Made in Korea," a cross-cultural coming-of-age drama about a young woman's journey from Tamil Nadu to South Korea, will premiere on its platform on March 12.Produced by Rise East Entertainment and...
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    Manipuri Film 'Boong' Makes BAFTA History

    February 23, New Delhi – In a moment of pride for India, "Boong," an Indian Manipuri film, has won a BAFTA in the Best Children's and Family Film category.This is the first Indian film to receive a nomination in this category, and with this film, a new chapter in film history has been written...
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