Backed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, along with Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures, and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong has scripted history by becoming the first Indian film to win at the BAFTA Awards. The coming-of-age drama bagged the Best Children’s & Family Film honour at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, marking a landmark achievement for Indian cinema on the global stage. The film triumphed over major international titles like Zootopia 2 and Lilo & Stitch.
The historic win has sparked celebrations across the country, with congratulatory messages pouring in from all corners of the industry. Celebrities, including Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor Khan, took to social media to applaud the team and express their pride.
Priyanka Chopra shared the poster of Boong and wrote, “Stories like these deserve to be seen, celebrated and remembered. Congratulations @Ip_devi and the entire team of Boong on this incredible BAFTA win.”
Priyanka also congratulated the team, writing, “Congratulations! Incredible Work 🥂❤️@lp_devi @ritesh_sid @faroutakhtar @excelmovies @bafta”
Vicky Kaushal wished the team and wrote, “Heartiest congratulations for this historic win at #Bafta @Ip_devi @faroutakhtar @ritesh_sid Team #Boong 🇮🇳”
Kareena Kapoor shared, “Absolutely brilliant and manycongratulations ❤️❤️🌈
#Boong @lp_devi @ritesh sid @faroutakhtar @gugun kipgen official @balahijam @amcalexx
@shujaatsaudagar @vikeshbhutani @kassimjagmagia @vishalrr @chalkboardentertainment
@suitablepictures @excelmovies @aafilms.official @bafta
Karisma Kapoor took to her social media and wished, writing, “Congratulations to team #Boong 👏👏 @ritesh sid ofaroutakhtar @lp_devi @excelmovies @dollysidhwani @shibaniakhtar”
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Directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong is a touching children’s drama that has made its mark at several renowned international film platforms. The film stands as a proud example of regional Indian storytelling finding a powerful voice on the global stage. It has earned praise for its honesty, simplicity, and the emotional sincerity woven into its narrative.
At its heart, Boong follows a young boy determined to give his mother the most special gift he can imagine, reuniting her with his estranged husband. Convinced that bringing his absent father back home will make her truly happy, the boy embarks on an emotional journey in search of him. As he navigates this path, his innocent mission slowly reshapes his understanding of family, love, and loss, leading to a deeply moving and unexpected conclusion.