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New Delhi, March 15 The BAFTA award-winning film "Boong," directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, became the first Manipuri project to earn over Rs 1 crore at the box office on its re-release.Produced by Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Suitable Pictures, the film won the award in the...

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...

New Delhi, February 27 Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar announced on Friday that the BAFTA Award-winning film "Boong," directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, will be released in theaters on March 6."Boong," which tells the story of a young boy named Boong (played by Gugun Kipgen) from the valley of...

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...

New Delhi, February 25 The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) on Wednesday said that the BAFTA award won by the Manipuri film "Boong" was a proud moment for Indian cinema, and it highlighted the growing global appreciation for 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...

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...

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...

February 23, New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all those involved in the film "Boong" today, calling it a moment of immense joy. He stated that this achievement is particularly significant for Manipur and praised the nation's creative talent.In a post on social media X...

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 – 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...

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...

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...

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...

London, February 21 A quirky Manipuri comedy-drama "Boong" and a true crime documentary "The Perfect Neighbour," directed by Geeta Gandbhir, were in the spotlight at a first-of-its-kind South Asian celebration in London, ahead of the 2026 British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs)...