Bafta Awards 2026: ‘Boong’, Manipuri film wins best children’s & family film

 Indian cinema shines as Manipuri film ‘Boong’ triumphed at the BAFTA Awards, securing Best Children’s & Family Film. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, this coming-of-age story, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, captivated audiences with its portrayal of a young boy’s struggle against racial tensions and family division on the Manipur border. Indian cinema shines as Manipuri film ‘Boong’ triumphed at the BAFTA Awards, securing Best Children’s & Family Film. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, this coming-of-age story, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, captivated audiences with its portrayal of a young boy’s struggle against racial tensions and family division on the Manipur border.