Boong (film)

Boong
Poster
Directed byLakshmipriya Devi
Written byLakshmipriya Devi
Produced byFarhan Akhtar
Vikesh Bhutani
Alan McAlex
Ritesh Sidhwani
Shujaat Saudagar
StarringGugun Kipgen
Bala Hijam
CinematographyTanay Satam
Edited byShreyas Beltangdy
Music byZubin Balaporia (original score)
Ronid Chingangbam (original score)
Production
companies
Excel Entertainment
Chalkboard Entertainment
Suitable Pictures
Release date
  • September 5, 2024 (2024-09-05) (TIFF)
Running time
94 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

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]

  1. ^ Anirudh Bhattacharyya. "Indian director Lakshmipriya Devi's 'Boong' premieres at TIFF". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Banner year for Indian women directors at Toronto film festival". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  3. ^ "'Boong' : A debut film by Manipuri filmmaker Lakshmipriya Devi". e-pao.net. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Director Lakshmipriya Devi: 'Boong' is inspired by tales of my grandmother". daijiworld.com. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Cinematic triumph 'Boong' premiered at Toronto International Film Festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  6. ^ "'Boong' premiered at Toronto International Film Festival". Imphal Times. 8 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  7. ^ ASEEM CHHABRA. "A Film From Manipur That You Must See". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  8. ^ "TIFF - Boong - Lakshmipriya Devi - WORLD PREMIERE". tiff.net. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Manipuri film Boong to premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2024". northeastlivetv.com. 25 July 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  10. ^ SUNZU BACHASPATIMAYUM (14 September 2024). "Cinematic Triumph 'Boong' Premiered at Toronto International Film Festival". Imphal Review of Arts & Politics. Retrieved 17 September 2024.

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