UPSC Prelims 2026 · GS Paper 1 · Question 85
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?
Correct answer: Option A
Current Affairs
Options
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 2 only
- (d) 3 only
Detailed solution
Answer
Option (A) — 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
- 'Boong' is an Indian film that won the BAFTA Award in the Children's and Family Film category in 2025, making it a historic achievement for Indian cinema.
- The film was directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, a filmmaker from Manipur, and it tells a story rooted in the Northeast Indian experience.
- This was indeed the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category, marking a significant milestone.
Statement Analysis
- 1. The film has recently won the BAFTA Award in the Children's and Family Film category: Correct. Boong won this award at the 2025 BAFTA ceremony.
- 2. The film is directed by Lakshmipriya Devi: Correct. Lakshmipriya Devi directed this acclaimed film.
- 3. This is the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award in the Children's and Family Film category: Correct. It was a historic first for Indian cinema in this BAFTA category.