After PM Modi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hails historic BAFTA 2026 win of Boong; Farhan Akhtar responds 2026 : Bollywood News

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team of Boong on its BAFTA victory, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also extended her appreciation to the makers of the Manipuri-language film.

After PM Modi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee hails historic BAFTA 2026 win of Boong; Farhan Akhtar respondsTaking to Twitter aka X, Mamata Banerjee wrote, “I am very happy to know that the Manipuri film ‘Boong’ has scripted history at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Against all odds, this film was crowned Best Children and Family Film, becoming the first-ever Indian production to win in this prestigious category. My heartiest congratulations to the entire cast and crew of ‘Boong’! You’ve made the whole nation proud”.

I am very happy to know that the Manipuri film ‘Boong’ has scripted history at the 2026 BAFTA Awards. Against all odds, this film was crowned Best Children and Family Film, becoming the first-ever Indian production to win in this prestigious category.

My heartiest…

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 23, 2026

Reacting to her message, Farhan Akhtar, co-founder of Excel Entertainment, responded on social media, writing, “My sincere thanks to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. @MamataOfficialJi for the generous words of appreciation.”

My sincere thanks to the Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. @MamataOfficial Ji for the generous words of appreciation. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/00yrptOMcO

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 23, 2026

Boong created history at the 2026 BAFTA Awards by winning Best Children and Family Film, becoming the first-ever Indian production to secure the honour in this category. The recognition has been widely celebrated across the film industry, with several filmmakers and audiences acknowledging the milestone moment for regional Indian cinema.

The film is a 2024 Indian Manipuri-language coming-of-age drama written and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. It features performances by Gugun Kipgen, Bala Hijam, Angom Sanamatum, Vikram Kochhar, Nemetia Ngangbam, Jenny Khurai and Hamom Sadananda.

Before its BAFTA win, Boong had its world premiere at the Discovery section of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2024. The film has since garnered attention for its portrayal of childhood and community set within the cultural landscape of Manipur.

The international recognition marks a significant step for Manipuri cinema on the global stage. With appreciation coming from political leaders across party lines, the film’s achievement continues to be acknowledged as a moment of national pride.

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