A quirky Manipuri comedy-drama “Boong” and a true crime documentary “The Perfect Neighbour” directed by Geeta Gandbhir, were in the spotlight at a first-of-its-kind South Asian celebration in London, ahead of the 2026 British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs).
“Boong”, backed by Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment and directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi, is in the race for an award in the BAFTA Best Children’s & Family Film category. An Indian American director Geeta Gandbhir is shortlisted for a Best Documentary BAFTA for her film “The Perfect Neighbour”, also nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars next month.
“We are living in a time, particularly in the US, that is an incredibly alarming and dangerous time,” said Gandbhir, during her address at the ‘Celebrating South Asians’ event at the BAFTA headquarters in London on Friday evening.
“It is wonderful to be here as Asians, as South Asians. I just want to remind everyone that it’s a time for us to also .​A quirky Manipuri comedy-drama “Boong” and a true crime documentary “The Perfect Neighbour” directed by Geeta Gandbhir, were in the spotlight at a first-of-its-kind South Asian celebration in London, ahead of the 2026 British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTAs).
“Boong”, backed by Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment and directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi, is in the race for an award in the BAFTA Best Children’s & Family Film category. An Indian American director Geeta Gandbhir is shortlisted for a Best Documentary BAFTA for her film “The Perfect Neighbour”, also nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oscars next month.
“We are living in a time, particularly in the US, that is an incredibly alarming and dangerous time,” said Gandbhir, during her address at the ‘Celebrating South Asians’ event at the BAFTA headquarters in London on Friday evening.
“It is wonderful to be here as Asians, as South Asians. I just want to remind everyone that it’s a time for us to also . ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
