‘Sholay’ 4K Restoration to Launch New York Indian Film Festival, BAFTA Winner ‘Boong’ Set as Opener (EXCLUSIVE)
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BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film “Boong” has been set as the opening night selection for the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival, which runs May 28–31 in New York City, with a 4K-restored presentation of Bollywood classic “Sholay” leading off the event at a gala preview night on May 28. The restored “Sholay” print will be screened […]
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Apr 6, 2026 11:31pm PT ‘Sholay’ 4K Restoration to Launch New York Indian Film Festival, BAFTA Winner ‘Boong’ Set as Opener By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Indian Film Festival of L.A. Reveals Industry Days Lineup, With Netflix, HBO, Universal Among Participating Companies 19 minutes ago Vietnam Box Office Sensation ‘Bunny!!’ Crosses $1 Million Internationally in Opening Week, Expands to Japan, Thailand, Taiwan 16 hours ago Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Crosses $174 Million Globally, Becomes First Indian Film to Top $25 Million in North America 22 hours ago See All BAFTA-winning Manipuri-language film “ Boong ” has been set as the opening night selection for the 2026 New York Indian Film Festival, which runs May 28–31 in New York City, with a 4K-restored presentation of Bollywood classic “ Sholay ” leading off the event at a gala preview night on May 28. The restored “Sholay” print will be screened with its original ending. Director Laksmipriya Devi will attend the May 29 opening night screening of “Boong” and take part in a post-screening discussion. Set in Manipur, the film follows a young boy seeking to bring his absent father home, threading themes of longing, identity and fractured family life through the landscape of a border town. Related Stories Jack Whitehall to Host 'SNL U.K.' With Jorja Smith as Musical Guest
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