BY MAHADEV DESAI The Manipuri feature Boong has scripted a landmark moment in Indian cinema by winning the 2026 BAFTA Award ...

As Lakshmipriya Devi's debut film beats global success Zootopia 2, the writer-director "prays for peace to return" to her home state Manipur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the triumphant victory of Manipuri film 'Boong' at the BAFTA Awards, emphasizing its importance for the northeastern region and Indian cinema. The film, ...

A BAFTA-winning Manipuri film, Boong, has re-released in theatres on March 6 after its global recognition put a spotlight on a small but powerful story from Imphal. The film follows a young boy’s ...

The Manipuri film 'Boong' won the Best Children and Family Film award at the 79th BAFTA Awards. The film, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar, was the sole Indian nominee, ...

The Manipuri film was nominated alongside major international titles, including Ugo Bienvenu's animated science fiction film 'Arco', Dean Fleischer Camp's live-action animated 'Lilo & Stitch' ...

The award was handed out by Paddington Bear, who took to the stage to deliver a monologue, saying, "I am the first-ever bear to present an award, and also the first presenter to get marmalade over a ...

Imphal Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the team associated with Manipuri-language film “Boong”, directed by debut film maker Lakshmipriya Devi, on winning the Best Children’s and ...

LONDON: In a historic moment for Indian regional cinema, the Manipuri feature film Boong won the prestigious Best Children’s and Family Film award at the BAFTA 2026 ceremony held at the Royal Festival ...