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Boong (film)
2024 Manipuri film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Boong is a 2024 Manipuri film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and produced by Farhan Akhtar, Vikesh Bhutani, Alan McAlex, Ritesh Sidhwani and Shujaat Saudagar.[1][2][3] The movie stars Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam in the lead roles.[4][5] The production companies include Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures.[6][7] The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival under the Discovery section.[8][9][10] The film was certified by CBFC with a "U" certificate in 2025.[11]
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Plot
Boong, along with his friend Sanamatum, ventures out on a journey to reunite his family. It serves as his mother's unexpected gift.
Cast
- Gugun Kipgen as Brojendro aka Boong
- Bala Hijam as Mandakini
- Angom Sanamatum as Raju Agarwal
- Vikram Kochhar as Sudhir Agarwal
- Modhubala Thoudam as Chaobi
- Jenny Khurai as Singer JJ
- Nemetia Ngangbam as Juliana
- Idhou as Uncle Ibobi
- Hamom Sadananda as L. Joykumar
- Thoudam Brajabidhu as Mani, Pradhan
- Gurumayum Priyogopal as School Principal
- R.K. Sorojini as Sakhi
Film Festivals
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Boong got official selections at various international film festivals held in India and abroad.
Accolades
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Reception
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Aribam Bishwajit of Imphal Review of Arts and Politics praised Boong for its layered depiction of maternal resilience, and socio-political unrest in Manipur, but also pointed out inconsistencies in cultural authenticity, language use, and certain Bollywood-style portrayals.[30]
Taylor Gates of Collider opined, "Boong is a rich coming-of-age tale that touches on important issues without ever losing its playful tone or big heart."[31]
Siddhant Adlakha of Variety wrote, "Devi, through her gentle approach to Boong’s story, centers an innocence and naiveté under threat from steadily brewing forces. And though she doesn’t train her lens on this steadily evolving scenario, she makes it an ever-present part of her movie’s fabric, as ensuring that this political texture remains inseparable from her intimate personal tale."[32]
Calvin Law of The Asian Cut rated Boong 3.5 out of 5, calling it "a spirited and affecting little yarn" that tenderly explores Manipur’s socio-political tensions through the eyes of a child, buoyed by Gugun Kipgen’s charming lead performance.[33]
Nikhil Akhil of Film Fest Report reviewed, "Director Lakshmipriya Devi’s debut offers a heartfelt perspective on acceptance and transformation, presenting a 360-degree view of Manipur through the eyes of a curious child."[34]
Sahar Junejo of Lyca Radio commented, "Ten minutes into Lakshmipriya Devi’s ‘Boong’, you immediately understand why Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani backed a film like this. It is such a funny, joyous snapshot of Manipur, you can’t help but smile."[35]
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