BAFTA win for ‘Boong’ reinforces faith in cinema’s power to bridge divides: Producers

MUMBAI: (Feb 26) For producers Vikesh Bhutani and Shujaat Saudagar, the BAFTA win for their film “Boong” came as a surprise and reinforced their belief that cinema can serve as a bridge to overcome hatred and foster global unity.

The coming-of-age film, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, won the award for Best Children's and Family Film at the 2026 BAFTA awards ceremony, held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.

“Winning is something which is the cherry on the cake. I personally was not expecting a win. But once we made the shortlist, there was always hope,” Saudagar told PTI in an interview