Farhan Akhtar-Supported 'Boong' Crowned Best Children's and Family Film at BAFTA 2026
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Farhan Akhtar-backed 'Boong' Wins BAFTA for Best Children's and Family Film
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Moneycontrol•23-02-2026, 08:06
Farhan Akhtar-backed 'Boong' Wins BAFTA for Best Children's and Family Film
•Manipuri-language film 'Boong' secured the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 2026 BAFTA Awards.
•Directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi and supported by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, it triumphed over international contenders like Disney's Lilo & Stitch and Zootopia 2.
•The film narrates the coming-of-age journey of a boy, Boong, searching for his father, Joykumar, who went missing after moving to Moreh for work.
•Boong's quest, fueled by determination and innocence, transforms into a tale of hope and resilience, despite rumors of his father's death.
•Premiered at TIFF 2024, the film's success highlights the global recognition of India's diverse regional cinema beyond Bollywood.