Indian cinema marked a landmark moment on the global stage as Boong became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA. The coming-of-age drama clinched the Best Children’s & Family Film award at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, making it a proud achievement for the industry. Backed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Suitable Pictures, and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, the film reportedly triumphed over major international contenders including Zootopia 2 and Lilo & Stitch.
The win has sparked celebratory reactions across the Indian film fraternity, with several prominent actors taking to social media to congratulate the team. Priyanka Chopra shared the poster of the film and wrote, “Stories like these deserve to be seen, celebrated and remembered. Congratulations @Ip_devi and the entire team of Boong on this incredible BAFTA win.”
Priyanka also congratulated the team, writing, “Congratulations! Incredible Work @lp_devi @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar @excelmovies @bafta”.
Vicky Kaushal wished the team and wrote, “Heartiest congratulations for this historic win at #Bafta @Ip_devi @faroutakhtar @ritesh_sid Team #Boong 🇮🇳”.
Kareena Kapoor Khan shared, “Absolutely brilliant and manycongratulations #Boong @lp_devi @ritesh sid @faroutakhtar @gugun kipgen official @balahijam @amcalexx @shujaatsaudagar @vikeshbhutani @kassimjagmagia @vishalrr @chalkboardentertainment @suitablepictures @excelmovies @aafilms.official @bafta”.
Karisma Kapoor also took to social media and wrote, “Congratulations to team #Boong @ritesh sid ofaroutakhtar @lp_devi @excelmovies @dollysidhwani @shibaniakhtar”.
At its heart, Boong tells the story of a young boy determined to give his mother the most special gift he can imagine — reuniting her with his estranged father. Believing that bringing his absent father back home will make her truly happy, he sets out on an emotional journey that gradually reshapes his understanding of family, love and loss. The film has been praised for its emotional sincerity and simple yet impactful storytelling.
With this historic BAFTA win, Boong not only celebrates regional Indian storytelling but also reinforces India’s growing presence on the global awards circuit.
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