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Prime Minister Modi Congratulates ‘Boong’ Team on BAFTA Win, Calls It Moment of Pride for Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the team behind the film Boong after it won the Children’s & Family Film category at the EE BAFTA Film Awards, describing the achievement as a moment of immense joy and pride, especially for Manipur, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts announced Boong as the winner in the category during the awards ceremony.

The Prime Minister extended congratulations to everyone associated with the film and said the win highlights the extraordinary creative talent present across the nation.

Responding to a post by BAFTA on X about the announcement, Prime Minister Modi wrote on X: “Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation.”

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