UPSC Prelims 2026 Question:

Consider the following statements with regard to the film 'Boong': 

1. The film has recently won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award in the  Children's and Family Film category. 
2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. 
3. This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category.
   
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Answer: 1 

Explanation:  

Boong is a Manipuri-language film directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. It recently received international  recognition after winning the BAFTA Award in the Children’s and Family Film category. The recognition  is significant because it marked a major achievement for Indian cinema at the BAFTA Film Awards. 

• The film Boong won the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award in the Best Children’s  and Family Film category. So, statement 1 is correct. 
• Boong is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi. It is her debut feature film and has been noted for bringing a  Manipuri story to an international platform. So, statement 2 is correct. 
• Boong became the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children’s and Family Film  category. This makes the award historically significant for Indian cinema. So, statement 3 is correct.
  
  

Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.