From Kangana Ranaut to Karan Johar, celebs react to Boong’s historic win at BAFTA 2026
Boong became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA in the Best Children and Family Film category. Many celebrities including Karan Johar, Kangana Ranaut, Shekhar Kapoor, Dia Mirza and Siddharth congratulated director Lakshmipriya Devi and the team on social media.
boong It became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) award in the Best Children and Family Film category. Farhan Akhtar supported Manipuri film wins This was followed by reactions from many members of the film industry, who shared congratulatory messages on social media.
Filmmaker Karan Johar shared a note on Instagram Story celebrating the team’s achievement. Praising the makers for giving global recognition to an Indian story, he wrote, “Proud.” He further wrote, “A huge congratulations to @faroutaktar @ritesh sid @lp Devi on this incredible and honorable BAFTA win!!!”
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Actress Kangana Ranaut also reacted to the win and wrote on Instagram Story, “Congratulations to @lp_devi and the entire team of Boong for this award. You are very well spoken and looking great.”
He further added a message for director Lakshmipriya Devi: “Dear LP, when we first worked together more than a decade ago, you were my first AD in a film called Game, there were whispers on the sets that LP was destined for greatness. Your time has come my friend, you have no idea how much respect/respect you have brought to the entertainment industry, India and the North East. All the best to you. Keep shining.”
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Actress Dia Mirza wrote on Instagram Story, “Congratulations @LPDevi, so happy and so proud of you and your team!
Actor Siddharth also shared on Instagram Story, “Congratulations LP. What a moment! The first Indian film to win a BAFTA. From Manipur to the world. Congratulations @excelmovies.”
Actors Ishaan Khatter, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Aditi Rao Hydari also reacted with heart emojis and messages for the team in the comments section.
Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and backed by Farhan Akhtar, Boong was nominated along with Ugo Bienvenu’s French animated science fiction film. ArcoLive-action animated comedy from Dean Fleischer Camp lilo and stitchand Jared Bush and Byron Howard’s animated feature Zootropolis 2 (also known as zootopia 2 in some markets).
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2024. This is the story of a young boy from a Manipuri village He was living with his single mother after his father Joykumar went missing due to unknown reasons. Determined to give his mother “the best gift ever”, the boy sets out with a friend to search for his missing father.
Produced by Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures, the film was also selected as the Spotlight Film at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in 2025. Lakshmipriya Devi had previously won the Best Director award at the Bulbul Children’s International Film Festival for her work.
