February 18, 2026 01:36 am (IST)
The Lunchbox gets nominated at BAFTAS
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS) Director Ritesh Batra's The Lunchbox has become the first Indian film since 1990 to be nominated at the BAFTA awards since 'Salaam Bombay'.
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the nominations earlier.
The Lunchbox is nominated in the ‘Best film not in the English language category.
The award ceremony will be held on Feb 8 in London.
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