India's "Boong" won Best Children's and Family Film at the 2026 BAFTAs, becoming the first Indian film to do so.

India's Manipuri-language film "Boong" made history at the 2026 BAFTA Awards by winning Best Children's and Family Film, becoming the first Indian film to claim the honor. Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar, Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Shujaat Saudagar, the film tells the heartfelt story of a young boy in Manipur seeking to reunite his family by bringing back his missing father. It triumphed over international contenders like "Zootopia 2" and "Lilo & Stitch" at the ceremony held at London’s Royal Festival Hall. The film, which premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, was showcased at multiple global festivals and marks a milestone for regional Indian cinema.