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Boong makes history for Indian cinema. :👇🏻Read More The Manipuri-language coming-of-age drama has become the first Indian film ever to win a BAFTA Award, securing the Best Children’s & Family Film honour at the 79th British Academy Film Awards held in London on February 22, 2026. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, the film tells the emotional journey of young Brojendro “Boong” Singh as he sets out across Manipur in search of his missing father, blending childhood innocence with deeper socio-political realities of the region. The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024 and went on to screen at more than 20 major global festivals before clinching the historic BAFTA win. This victory marks a proud milestone for Manipur, Northeast India, and Indian regional cinema on the global stage. [Boong BAFTA 2026, Manipuri Film Wins BAFTA, First Indian BAFTA Winner, Lakshmipriya Devi, Northeast India Cinema]

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