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Manipuri film 'Boong' wins BAFTA for Best Children's and Family Film, Dharmendra remembered

India found much to celebrate at the BAFTA awards with Manipuri coming of age film Boong winning the award for Best Childrens and Family Film in a glittering ceremony that saw its director Lakshmipriya Devi use the spotlight to pray for peace in her home state.

Boong and beyond: 5 Manipuri films you need to watch in 2026

From BAFTA-winning Boong to Oneness, these Manipuri films showcase culture and resilience at a moment when regional cinema is taking the world by storm.

BAFTA winner ‘Boong’ set for India release, here's when and where to watch the acclaimed Manipuri film

Indian Manipuri film 'Boong' made history by winning a BAFTA Award. The film is now coming to Indian theatres for a limited release. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, it tells the story of a young boy in Manipur.

Shekhar Kapur says Manipuri film Boong was better than main BAFTA winners: ‘Westerners did not get it’

Lakshmipriya Devi's Boong won Best Children’s and Family Film award at BAFTA 2026 but filmmaker Shekhar Kapur believes the film was better than that.  | Bollywood
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A Manipuri boy brought home a BAFTA. That’s the smaller story.

Lakshmipriya Devi’s Boong wins India’s first BAFTA for Best Children’s Film amid Manipur conflict, spotlighting regional cinema and displaced children. Discover why it matters.

Shekhar Kapur hails Manipuri film Boong as superior to BAFTA 2026 winners, 'It's important to...'

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur shares his views on regional cinema and global recognition, highlighting why he believes unique storytelling from Manipur deserves wider appreciation.