Lakshmipriya Devi on Boong’s BAFTA Win, her Personal connection to the story & cinema and politics

In this exclusive junket interview, Lakshmipriya Devi discusses the historic success of Boong, which won at the British Academy Film Awards. She reflects on the win feeling “Amazing,” why awards are “like the ventilator” so “the film gets a chance to survive,” and how she originally wrote the story “like a diary” to get it “out of my system, like a closure.” Devi also opens up about growing up in Manipur, explaining, “You cannot separate what is happening outside your home with what is happening inside,” and shares why, for her, “When you don’t have a voice, that is political.” Interview with Lakshmipriya Devi for BAFTA winner Boong, written and directed by Devi, it stars Gugun Kipgen, Bala Hijam, Angom Sanamatum, Vikram Kochhar, Nemetia Ngangbam, Jenny Khurai and Hamom Sadananda Linda Marric asks the questions. Plot: Set in Manipur, Boong is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama following a young boy navigating family, identity and belonging against the backdrop of a changing society. Through Brojendro — affectionately known as Boong — the film explores childhood resilience, fractured family dynamics and the quiet strength found in community. The film had its world premiere in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2024. It went on to make history at the British Academy Film Awards, winning Best Children's & Family Film — becoming the first Indian film ever to win a BAFTA in that category. #Boong #LakshmipriyaDevi #GugunKipgen #BalaHijam #ManipuriCinema #IndianCinema #BAFTA #TIFF #FilmInterview #ComingOfAge #BritishAcademyAwards --------------------- For syndication or usage opportunities please contact [email protected]. --------------------- More from HeyUGuys: Website ► http://HeyUGuys.com Follow us on Twitter ► http://twitter.com/HeyUGuys Subscribe here! ► http://bit.ly/HeyUGuysYTSub Facebook ► http://facebook.com/HeyUGuys Instagram ► http://instagram.com/HeyUGuysOfficial TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@heyuguysofficial ---------------------