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'Boong' director Lakshmipriya Devi: 'Pray for peace in Manipur'

At the BAFTA Awards, 'Boong' director Lakshmipriya Devi secured Best Childrens & Family Film, a first for Indian cinema. Her emotional acceptance speech called for peace in Manipur, urging the return of joy and innocence for displaced children, including her young actors. Devi emphasized forgiveness as humanity's superpower, using the platform to express hope for her troubled homeland.

23 Feb 2026 1:21 am