A very happy moment for Manipur: PM Modi on Boong’s BAFTA win
Prime Minister Modi congratulated the team of Manipuri film Boong on its historic BAFTA win and called it a proud moment for Manipur and Indian cinema.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the team of Manipuri language film boong It subsequently won the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s and Family Film.
Praising the film, the Prime Minister wrote on Twitter, “Congratulations to everyone associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of great joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our country.”
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boong Creating history at the 79th edition of the British Academy of Film Awards held in London, it emerged as the only Indian film to win at this year’s ceremony. The film won the BAFTA Award for Best Children and Family Film, marking an important milestone not only for Manipuri cinema but for Indian regional storytelling on the global stage.
The win is being seen as a proud moment for Manipur, a state whose artistic contributions are often under-represented in mainstream Indian cinema. The Prime Minister’s message highlighted the cultural significance of the achievement, calling it a celebration of India’s “immense creative talent”.
While replying to the PM, Farhan thanked him for this appreciation. He wrote, “Thank you Honorable Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi ji for your words of appreciation.”
Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment also thanked the Prime Minister for his ‘kind words and encouragement’.
The BAFTA Awards, presented annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, are one of the most prestigious honors in global cinema and television. For boong Winning in the Children & Family Film category signals growing international recognition for stories rooted in India’s diverse linguistic and cultural landscape.
With this win, Boong not only brought global acclaim to Manipuri language filmmaking, but also strengthened the growing footprint of Indian cinema on major international platforms.
Written and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, the film is co-produced by Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex and Shujaat Saudagar under the banners of Excel Entertainment and Chalkboard Entertainment. boong The director highlighted the ongoing unrest in Manipur during his BAFTA acceptance speech, using the platform to appeal for peace and hope after his film won the Best Children and Family Film award.
