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Manipuri Film 'Boong' Makes History: First Indian BAFTA Winner, Breaks Box Office Records
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15-03-2026, 15:17
Manipuri Film 'Boong' Makes History: First Indian BAFTA Winner, Breaks Box Office Records
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Manipuri film 'Boong' becomes the first Indian film to win a BAFTA Award, gaining global recognition.
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The film created box office history, earning over 1 crore rupees after its March 6 re-release, becoming the highest-grossing Manipuri film.
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Jointly produced by Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Suitable Pictures, it boosted Manipuri regional cinema.
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Written and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, its emotional story features Gugun Kipgen as a boy trying to reunite his family.
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Screened at major festivals like Toronto, Warsaw, and São Paulo, the film explores hope and mother-son bonds.
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