PM Narendra Modi congratulates Boong team after BAFTA win: ‘A moment of immense joy’

PM Modi wrote on X, “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.”

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

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Responding to PM Modi, Farhan wrote on Twitter, “Thank you Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for your words of appreciation.” Ritesh Sidhwani also reacted to the appreciation and wrote on X, “Thank you, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi Ji, for your kind words and encouragement. This recognition means a great deal to our entire team and to everyone who believed in this story. We hope this moment inspires many more storytellers from every corner of our country to share their stories with the world.”

Thank you Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for your words of appreciation 🙏🏽♥️🇮🇳 https://t.co/QbOXhhOCZi

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 23, 2026

Boong Best Children’s and Family Film award at BAFTA 2026 after beating strong international nominees like Arco, Lilo & Stitch, and Zootopia 2.

About Boong

Boong is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. It tells the story of a young boy living in Manipur during a time of social and political tension. Boong was released in theaters in September 2025. Before that, the film screened at several film festivals across the world and received critical acclaim. Boong is co-produced by Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, and Shujaat Saudagar.