This is a historic moment for Indian cinema. The film ‘Boong’ has brought laurels to the entire country by winning Bafta Awards. It has become the first Indian film to receive the Bafta Award. This achievement has filled not only the film industry but the entire country with pride. On this huge success, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the makers and artists of the film and said, ‘Congratulations to all the people associated with this film. This is indeed a very happy moment, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the brilliant creative talent of our country.

story of the film

The story of the film is based on the story of Manipur and it revolves around a little boy Boong. Gugun Kipgen plays the character of Boong. Boong dreams of reuniting his family. His mother Mandakini is raising her son alone. Boong, along with his best friend, begins a journey to find his missing father. The mother-son relationship, innocence and emotions have been shown in great depth in the film. The film has been jointly produced by Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures.

Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation. https://t.co/fd95WriuTG

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2026

Boong film created history

This victory of ‘Boong’ has made Manipur and entire India feel proud. Often the stories of this region are rarely seen in cinema, but this film presented its culture, lifestyle and traditions on the international stage. Receiving the BAFTA Award proves that Indian cinema can achieve not only box office success but also recognition for art, emotion and culture.

The success of the film not only means winning awards, but also highlights the untold stories that exist in different parts of India. ‘Boong’ showed that if the story is true and full of emotions then it can reach people’s hearts.

The 79th British Academy Film Awards took place on 22 February 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. One Battle After Another became the biggest winner at the Tisch Academy Film Awards by winning six awards including Best Film, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay. Sinners and Frankenstein both received three awards each, while Hamnet received the award for Outstanding British Film. India’s Boong created history by winning the Best Children and Family Film, the first win for an Indian production in this category. Let us know the complete list of winners here.

This Indian film won at BAFTA Awards 2026
An Indian film also won the BAFTA Awards 2026. In fact, the first feature film in Manipuri language ‘Boong’ won the Best Children and Family Film award, which was an important moment for Indian cinema on the global stage. Boong was the only Indian nominee in this ceremony and now it has become the first Indian film to win in this category. Boong is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar, along with Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, Ritesh Sidhwani and Shujaat Saudagar. Makers were present to receive the award at the event held at London’s Royal Festival Hall, which included Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Lakshmipriya Devi and Alan McAlex.

Complete list of BAFTA Awards 2026

• Best Film- One Battle After Another Sentimental Value
• Outstanding British Film-Hamnet I Swear
• Best Leading Actress Jessie Buckley – Hamnett
• Best Leading Actor-Robert Aramayo- I Swear
• Best Supporting Actress – Valuevunmi Mosaku – Sinners
• Best Supporting Actor – Sin Penn – One Battle After Another
• Best Director – Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
• Best Original Screenplay – Sinners – Ryan Coogler
• Best Adapted Screenplay – One Battle After Another – Paul Thomas Anderson
• Outstanding Debut by a British Writer or Director or Producer – My Father’s Shadow
• Best Film Not in English Language – Sentimental Value
• Best Documentary-Nobody Against Putin
• Best Animated Film- Zootropolis 2
• Best Children’s and Family Film-Boong
• Best Casting-Eye Swirl
• Best Cinematography-One Battle After Another
• Best Editing-One Battle After Another
• Best Costume Design-Frankenstein
• Best Makeup and Hair-Frankenstein
• Best Original Score-Sinners
• Best Production Design-Frankenstein
• Best Sound-F1
• Best Special Visual Effects-Avatar: Fire and Ash
• Best British Short Animation – Two Black Boys in Paradise
• Best British Short Film – This is Endometriosis
• EE Rising Star Award-Robert Aramayo