Guwahati, June 2 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Manipuri cinema earned international recognition at the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) as Boong secured three significant honors during the event's closing ceremony.

The film's young protagonist, Gugun Kipgen, was recognized with the Best Child Actor award for his performance, while filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi received the Best Director trophy. Adding to its success, Boong was also named Best Debut Film by the festival's critics' panel.

The four-day festival, organised by the Indo-American Arts Council, came to an end on Sunday after presenting a diverse selection of Indian independent films. This year's lineup featured 19 feature films, four documentaries and 27 short films from...