The telecast of the 79th BAFTA Awards 2026, held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, took place in India late on Sunday night and this special evening added a new chapter to the name of Indian cinema. While on one hand Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt was seen on the stage as a presenter, the discussion of the entire award night was about Farhan Akhtar’s film ‘Boong’. The film ‘Boong’, produced under the banner of Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, won the Best Film award in the ‘Children and Family Film’ category.

Big win for ‘Boong’ at BAFTA 2026

At the 79th BAFTA Awards 2026, ‘Boong’ won among many popular films of Hollywood and international cinema. This film won the Best Film award, leaving behind big films like ‘Arco’, ‘Zootropolis 2’.

This victory of Farhan Akhtar’s film ‘Boong’ proved that true and sensitive stories can touch people’s hearts by going beyond language and boundaries. Farhan Akhtar was present with his wife Shibani Dandekar during the award ceremony and this moment was very special for him.

What is the story of ‘Boong’?

‘Boong’ is an emotional and sensitive story, which shows the life of a little boy living amidst social and political tension in Manipur. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. The word ‘boong’ means ‘little boy’.

The lead character in the film is played by Gugun Kipgen. The story revolves around a child who tries everything possible to find his lost father. She feels that if her father returns, her mother will be happy and her family will be united again.

Appreciated in international festivals also

‘Boong’ was released in theaters in 2025, but before that it was shown in many international film festivals. The film was presented at major platforms such as the Toronto International Film Festival 2024 and the Warsaw International Film Event, where its story and direction were highly praised. The victory at BAFTA 2026 is proof that the film’s appeal was not limited to India only, but the global audience also embraced it wholeheartedly.

Which other films dominated the 79th BAFTA 2026?

This time BAFTA 2026 was also dominated by Hollywood film ‘Sinners’ and Leonardo DiCaprio starrer ‘One Battle After Another’. These films won many major awards. But the victory of ‘Boong’ in the children and family category gave a special identity to Indian cinema.