New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- The Manipuri film Boong, produced with support from Farhan Akhtar, won the BAFTA award for Best Children's and Family Film. The movie was directed by Laskhmipriya Devi.

Boong, supported by actor-producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, competed against Disney films Lilo & Stitch and Zootopia 2, as well as the animated science-fantasy movie Arco, in the Best Children's & Family Film category.

The coming-of-age story follows a young boy named Boong (played by Gugun Kipgen) from Manipur, who hopes to surprise his mother with a gift. In his innocent belief, bringing his father home would be the most meaningful present. His journey to find his father leads to an unexpected gift-a fresh start.

The film had its world...