Boong producers Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, director Lakshmipriya Devi pose with Paddington after historic BAFTA 2026 win - See here

Boong crew with Paddington

• Boong wins Best Children and Family Film at BAFTA Awards 2026
• Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani co-produced the Manipur film
• Boong's crew posed with Paddington at the BAFTAs red carpet

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Farhan Akhtar backed, and Lakshmipriya Devi directed the Manipur film, Boong, which has recently won big at the BAFTA Awards 2026 on Sunday. The film won an award in the Best Children and Family Film category, creating history.

The award was presented by kids’ favourite Peruvian bear, Paddington, the biggest star to ever attend the BAFTAs. Soon after the award ceremony, Boong’s crew posed with the life-sized Paddington at the BAFTAs 2026 red carpet. Several pictures from the red carpet are going viral on social media.

In the pics, Lakshmipriya is seen hugging Paddington with Farhan and co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani posing aside.

Paddington's attendance at the BAFTAs is somewhat more unexpected. Arco, Boong, Lilo & Sitch, and Zootropolis 2 are among the nominees in the Paddington Presents category at the BAFTAs.

Paddington Bear presents the BAFTA for Children & Family's Film✨ #EEBAFTAspic.twitter.com/Cnes35v6xm

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) February 22, 2026

Boong is backed by Farhan Akhtar under the banner of his production house, Excel Entertainment. He co-produced the film with Ritesh Sidhwani.

Boong stars Gugun Kipgen and Bala Hijam in the lead and follows a young boy named Boong, from the valley of Manipur, who plans to surprise his mother with a gift. In his innocence, he believes that bringing his father back home would be the most special gift. His search for his father leads to an unexpected gift – a new beginning.

Also Read: BAFTA 2026: Farhan Akhtar-backed ‘Boong’ wins best Children’s and Family Film

About Paddington

According to The Guardian, Paddington is ‘part toy, part real, part tech, part costume, part magic.

Also Read: Indian cinema shines as ‘Boong’ and ‘The Perfect Neighbour’ take centre stage ahead of BAFTA Awards

Paddington stars Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, and Julie Walters in the key roles. The film follows a lovable young bear from the jungles of Peru lands in London in search of a new home and soon finds family while settling into city life.