On February 25, 2026, at 8:45 PM, PIB Delhi reported that the Government of India and the National Film Development Corporation congratulate Lakshmipriya Devi and the team of Boong for winning the Best Children's and Family Film award at the BAFTA Film Awards 2026. The film was curated at Film Bazaar under the Work in Progress Lab and Film Bazaar Recommends in 2023 and screened at the 55th International Film Festival of India in 2024. The Government of India and the National Film Development Corporation reaffirm their commitment to strengthening platforms such as Film Bazaar and the International Film Festival of India. The Release ID is 2232861, and the visitor counter is 251. This release is available in Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
National Film Development Corporation: An organization that supports Indian cinema and empowers filmmakers.
Film Bazaar: A platform that nurtures promising filmmakers and enables global industry engagement in India.
International Film Festival of India: A film festival in India that empowers filmmakers and promotes Indian cinema internationally.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting: The government ministry responsible for information, broadcasting, and films.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India and National Film
Development Corporation Celebrate Global
Recognition for Indian Cinema
Lakshmipriya Devi’s Boong Wins Best Children’s and Family
Film at BAFTA 2026
Posted On: 25 FEB 2026 8:45PM by PIB Delhi
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 Progress Lab and Film Bazaar Recommends in 2023, initiatives
designed to nurture promising filmmakers and enable global industry engagement. The film was
subsequently screened at the 55th International Film Festival of India in 2024, where it was selected under
the Best Debut Director category, further affirming its critical acclaim.
The Government of India and the National Film Development Corporation reaffirm their commitment to
strengthening platforms such as Film Bazaar and the International Film Festival of India that empower
filmmakers, foster creative excellence, and create pathways for Indian cinema to reach international
audiences.
*****Mahesh Kumar
(Release ID: 2232861) Visitor Counter : 251
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