Manipuri Film Boong Nominated for BAFTA 2026

A movie called Boong, made by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, has been chosen for a big award called the BAFTA.

This is a special award for the best children's and family movies.

Boong is a Manipuri-language film, which means it's in a language spoken in the Manipur region of India.

The movie is about a young boy named Boong who wants to surprise his mother by bringing his father home.

During his search, he finds something unexpected that leads to a new beginning.

The movie was released in India in September 2024 and has been nominated for the BAFTA Awards in 2026.

The main ceremony will be held in London on February 22, 2026.

The film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and was also highlighted at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

The BAFTA Awards ceremony will be hosted by actor Alan Cumming.

Farhan Akhtar expressed gratitude for the nomination on his Instagram profile.