Shekhar Kapur praises BAFTA winner ‘Boong’, says ‘it's so rooted in Indian culture’ | - The Times of India

Manipuri film ‘Boong’ has made history as the first Indian movie to win the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s and Family Film. Veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur praised director Lakshmipriya Devi’s culturally rooted, politically charged story, calling it better than many main award winners. Backed by Farhan Akhtar, the film follows a young boy’s emotional journey amid unrest in Manipur, while the BAFTA win has sparked fresh debate on global recognition for Indian cinema.