Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Lakshmi Devi's 'Boong' Highlights Manipur & Children's Films
The film 'Boong', directed by Lakshmi Devi, is drawing attention for its focus on Manipur and its representation of a region often unseen in mainstream cinema.
The film features a school-going protagonist and marks the debut of a female director.
Produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, the movie is important in the dearth of children’s films in India.
The director’s previous experience as an assistant director in prominent Hindi films hints at experience in the film industry.
The film 'Boong' highlights the region of Manipur in India.
The film features a school-going protagonist.
It marks the debut feature of director Lakshmi Devi.
Lakshmi Devi worked as assistant director in major films like 'Rang De Basanti'.
It is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.
- Who
- Lakshmi Devi
- What
- Debut feature film 'Boong'
- When
- Not mentioned
- Where
- Manipur
- Why
- To represent Manipur, children and debut direction.
- Film Title
- Boong
- Director
- Lakshmi Devi
- Main Focus
- Manipur representation and children's films
- Producers
- Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment
- Director's Previous Work
- Assistant director for 'Rang De Basanti' and 'Luck By Chance'