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Lakshmipriya Devi Details Gugun Kipgen's Casting in BAFTA-Winning 'Boong', Praising His Fearless Spirit
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"He Was Fearless": Lakshmipriya Devi on Casting Gugun Kipgen in BAFTA-Winning 'Boong'
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09-03-2026, 14:58
"He Was Fearless": Lakshmipriya Devi on Casting Gugun Kipgen in BAFTA-Winning 'Boong'
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Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi discusses casting Gugun Kipgen for her BAFTA-winning Manipuri film 'Boong'.
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'Boong' is a coming-of-age drama about a boy searching for his missing father, set against social tensions.
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The film won the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s and Family Film, making it the first Indian film to achieve this.
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Devi revealed the casting relied on word of mouth due to the lack of a structured system in Manipuri cinema.
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She chose Gugun Kipgen for his fearless and cheeky nature, and their ability to communicate effectively.
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