Mumbai, Sept. 22 -- Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has showered accolades on "Boong", a Manipuri feature directed and penned by Lakshmi Priya Devi.
"Boong" has emerged as a cinematic gem that weaves humour, poignancy and the cultural tapestry of Northeast India into a deeply moving narrative. Taking to social media, Hirani wrote: "Watched BOONG by Lakshmi Priya Devi - a beautiful Manipuri film that made me laugh, cry, and discover North East in ways I never had. Pure cinema."Its truthfulness and simplicity have struck a powerful chord with audiences. Originally screened in only a handful of cities, the film quickly sold out, spurring ardent moviegoers to call for a broader release. Seeing this overwhelming response, the distr...