Manipuri Film Boong Wins Best Children's and Family Film at BAFTA Awards 2026

The Manipuri-language film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar and others, won the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 79th BAFTA Awards 2026 in London. Boong, a coming-of-age story set in Manipur, competed against international films like Zootopia 2 and Lilo Stitch. The win marks the first Indian film to receive this BAFTA honor, highlighting regional Indian cinema on the global stage. In her acceptance speech, Devi called for peace in Manipur amid ongoing unrest. The film's success has been widely celebrated by filmmakers, politicians, and the public.