“Congratulations to all those associated with this film. This is indeed a moment of immense joy, especially for Manipur. It also highlights the immense creative talent in our nation,” wrote the Hindu nationalist politician.
The first feature of Indian director Lakshmipriya Devi, Boong follows a young boy left wondering about the whereabouts of his father against the backdrop of ethnic tensions in the Manipur region in northeastern India.
The film wrapped its shoot in Manipur in 2023, just weeks before a flare-up in violence between the Meitei people and the Kuki-Zo tribal community in the region bordering Myanmar, which has since left hundreds dead and at least 60,000 people displaced.
There was surprise on Sunday evening at the film…
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