US EditionA Regional Indian Film Beat Out Disney Blockbuster Zootopia 2 At The BAFTAs
Boong, a Manipuri film about a boy's journey to find his father, won Best Children’s and Family Film at BAFTA, highlighting Indian regional cinema’s global reach.
- On February 22, 2026, the Manipuri film Boong won the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s and Family Film at the Royal Festival Hall in London, attended by producers Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Lakshmipriya Devi and Alan McAlex.
- Having played major festivals, Boong had its world premiere at TIFF's Discovery section and was later screened at Warsaw, MAMI Mumbai, and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne last year.
- At its centre, the film features Gugun Kipgen as Brojendro aka Boong, who leaves Manipur to find his father and surprises his mother, with Bala Hijam and Angam Sanatombam among the cast.
- By beating international contenders Zootopia 2, Lilo & Stitch, and French sci‑fi Arco, the win is presented as proof of international acceptance of Indian stories and Excel Entertainment’s commitment to rooted storytelling.
- The ceremony was hosted by Alan Cumming, ceremony host, at the Royal Festival Hall, London, and is described as a proud moment for the production house and Indian regional film industry.
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India made its mark at the BAFTA Awards 2026, as 'Boong' won the Best Children's and Family Film award. The film was the only Indian nominee at the BAFTAs this year. 'Boong' has also created history by becoming the first Indian Indian film to win the BAFTA Award in the Best Children's and Family Film category. 🎥 BAFTA 2026: India's 'Boong' Clinches Best Children's and Family Film Award, Farhan Akhtar’s Production Makes History.
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