India, Feb. 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Lakshmipriya Devi's Boong Wins Best Children's and Family Film at the BAFTA Film Awards 2026. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, along with the National Film Development Corporation, congratulates filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi and the entire team of Boong on winning the Best Children's and Family Film award at the BAFTA Film Awards 2026. This landmark achievement marks a proud moment for Indian cinema and highlights the growing global appreciation for India's diverse and meaningful storytelling traditions.

The film's journey has been supported by India's film development and festival ecosystem. Boong was curated at Film Bazaar under the Work in P...