BAFTA Awards 2026: Big win for India, Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Boong’ becomes best children’s film

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Indian cinema has hoisted a new flag of success at the BAFTA Awards 2026 held at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Manipuri film ‘Boong’, produced under the banner of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, has been awarded the prestigious award for ‘Best Children and Family Film’. This big victory on the global stage has not only enhanced the prestige of the Indian film industry but has also proved the strength of regional cinema to the world.