Dhaka, March 6 -- Filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi has spoken about the labels she has faced in her career after her film Boong made history by becoming the first Indian movie to win at the British Academy Film Awards in 2026.

Written and directed by Devi, the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before going on to gain recognition at several international festivals.

Ahead of the film's theatrical release, the filmmakers held a press conference where Devi reflected on how she has often been categorised during her career, including being described as a "woman director" or a "Northeastern filmmaker."

She said she has frequently been placed in multiple boxes because of her background and gender, but she never viewed hersel...