New Delhi, March 7 -- Fresh off a historic moment for Indian cinema, filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi says working with children on her award-winning debut film 'Boong' turned out to be one of the most fulfilling experiences of the project.

The Manipuri-language coming-of-age drama recently made history by becoming the first Indian film to win a BAFTA in the Best Children's & Family Film category at the 79th British Academy Film Awards.

Speaking to ANI, Devi described how working with child actors shaped her filmmaking process and brought a new sense of spontaneity and honesty to the project.

The film follows a young boy, Boong, who embarks on a journey with his best friend to find his missing father and bring him back home as a gift for hi...