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Farhan Akhtar-backed India's first BAFTA-winning Manipuri film Boong to re-release in India on this date

February 28, 2026

The Manipuri film 'Boong,' directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, has made history by becoming the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award, securing the title of Best Children's & Family Film at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards. The film, which is set to be re-released in India, was nominated alongside notable titles like 'Arco,' 'Lilo & Stitch,' and 'Zootopia 2.'.

Farhan Akhtar-backed India's first BAFTA-winning Manipuri film Boong to re-release in India on this date

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Boong is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi in her directorial debut.
The film won the Best Children's & Family Film Award at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards.
Boong is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award.
It was nominated alongside Arco, Lilo & Stitch, and Zootopia 2.
The film will be re-released in India.

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Farhan Akhtar-backed India's first BAFTA-winning Manipuri film Boong to re-release in India on this date

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Farhan Akhtar-backed India's first BAFTA-winning Manipuri film Boong to re-release in India on this date

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