Farhan Akhtar's Boong: India Re-release Date Set After Historic BAFTA Victory
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Historic BAFTA Winner 'Boong' Re-Releases in India After Global Acclaim
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Moneycontrol•27-02-2026, 17:52
Historic BAFTA Winner 'Boong' Re-Releases in India After Global Acclaim
•Farhan Akhtar-backed Manipuri film 'Boong' won Best Children’s & Family Film at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, making it the first Indian film to achieve this.
•Written and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, the film is set for a theatrical re-release in India on March 6, following its global recognition.
•Farhan Akhtar announced the re-release on X, inviting audiences to experience its journey of innocence, love, and resilience.
•The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024 and had a limited Indian release last year, gaining word-of-mouth acclaim.
•Starring Gugun Kipgen, Bala Hijam, Angom Sanamatum, and Vikram Kochhar, 'Boong' tells the story of a boy searching for his father.