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It is a proud moment for Indian Cinema as Manipuri film Boong backed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment alongwith Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures became the first Indian film to win at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). The historic victory at the prestigious BAFTA ceremony has sparked celebrations across the country, especially in Manipur, with many calling it a defining moment for regional cinema on the global stage. Adding a touch of wit to the celebrations, dairy giant Amul marked the occasion with a special topical creative. Known for its clever, pun-filled tributes to major national and international events, Amul India shared an illustration congratulating the team of Boong for scripting history.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Amul – The Taste of India (@amul_india) Set in Manipur, the film tells a touching story about family and hope. It follows ...

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Veteran actor Govind Namdev has spoken candidly about one of the most difficult phases of his career — when his role in Subhash Ghai’s Saudagar was removed entirely during editing despite being shot and completed. In an interview with The Lallantop, Namdev recalled the excitement he felt after being cast in the film, which featured screen legends Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar. He shared that after shooting for two days, he received praise from Ghai in front of the unit and excitedly informed friends and acquaintances about his involvement in the project. “When I got this film, and I shot it for one day, shot it for two days, Subhash Ghai was very happy. He praised me in front of everyone. As soon as it was two days and I got a response like this, I told everyone in my circle. My film is coming. My film is coming. I am working with Dilip Kumar. I am working with Raj Kumar. I told everyone,” he said. However, after the film wrapped and post-production began, he was not called in for du...

The 79th edition of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards saw a significant milestone for Indian cinema as Boong won the award for Best Children’s & Family Film. The Manipuri-language coming-of-age drama, written and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, became the first Indian film to win in the category. Soon after the announcement, several members of the Indian film fraternity shared congratulatory messages on social media. Actor Manoj Bajpayee described the win as a proud moment for Manipur and Indian cinema. In his post, he congratulated Lakshmipriya Devi and praised performances by young actors Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam. He also acknowledged producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani for backing what he termed a rooted and meaningful film. Heartfelt congratulations to #LaksmipriyaDevi on this remarkable @BAFTA win for #Boong . A proud moment for Manipur and for Indian cinema. Congratulations to young actor Gugun Kipgen, and Bala Hijam for bringing ...

Actor Alia Bhatt brought Hindi to the global stage at BAFTA 2026 as she presented the award for Best Film Not in the English Language. Beginning her address with a warm “Namaskar,” the actor introduced the category in Hindi before translating her words into English for the international audience. Taking the stage, Alia said, “Namaskar! Agla award ek aisi film ke liye hai, jo angrezi mein nahi hai.” She then added in English, “Don’t reach for the subtitles just yet. I was only saying in Hindi that the next award is for a film not in the English language. Because while film speaks in countless voices, what we always celebrate is the language of cinema. And that one we all speak fluently.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BAFTA (@bafta) Her decision to open in Hindi drew attention as it highlighted linguistic diversity at an international awards ceremony. The award was eventually presented to the Norwegian film Sentimen...

Ahead of its February 27 release, The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond has sparked fresh controversy after filmmaker Anurag Kashyap strongly criticised the project, prompting a sharp response from director Kamakhya Narayan Singh. The sequel to The Kerala Story revisits the contentious subject of alleged forced religious conversions of young women. According to the makers, the film draws from incidents documented within India’s legal system and aims to present what they describe as an uncomfortable social reality. The film is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Kamakhya Narayan Singh and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures. Kashyap publicly dismissed the film, calling it “bakwas” and “propaganda,” and used strong language to criticise its narrative and intent, particularly a scene in the trailer in which one of the leads is shown being forcefully fed beef. His remarks quickly circulated on social media, reigniting debate around the franchise.   ...