Boong Director Laxmipriya Devi Hails Critics' Choice Nod as 'Big Push For A Small Film'

• Manipuri film Boong, directed by Laxmipriya Devi, secured a nomination at the 8th Critics’ Choice Awards 2026.
• The film previously made history by winning Best Children’s & Family Film at the 2026 BAFTA Awards, the first Indian film to do so.
• Laxmipriya Devi views the Critics' Choice nomination as a 'big push' for her small, independent film, thriving on criticism.
• Boong is a coming-of-age drama set in Manipur near the India–Myanmar border, exploring childhood, identity, and resilience.
• It highlights stories from India's Northeast, broadening the representation of Indian narratives on global platforms.