India, Feb. 23 -- Indian film Boong scripted a historic win at the BAFTA Awards 2026 on Sunday as it won the Best Children and Family Film award. The Manipuri language film's win was the first for an Indian film at the stage, and producer Farhan Akhtar was all smiles about it.

Farhan had backed the film under the banner of his production house, Excel Entertainment. He attended the awards gala, alongside co-producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Alan McAlex, and the film's director, Lakshmipriya Devi.

After the historic win, Farhan reflected on the decision to back the film, and his two-decade-old association with director Lakshmipriya Devi. Farhan mentioned familiarity, trust, and a story that simply felt "right." The actor-filmmaker said, "Laks...