Akangba Nachom is a 2022 Manipuri film written by Binoranjan Oinam and directed by Inaocha Khundrakpam.[1] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Artina Thoudam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 23 October 2022.[2][3]

Akangba Nachom
Theatrical release poster
Directed byInaocha Khundrakpam
Screenplay byBinoranjan Oinam
Story byBinoranjan Oinam
Produced byReshi Thokchom
StarringSilheiba Ningthoujam
Artina Thoudam
CinematographyTommy Hodam
Sushil Sinkap
Edited byInaocha Khundrakpam
Music byRahul Blue
Production
company
Evening Star Films
Distributed byD.I.S. Construction Material Private Limited
Release date
  • 23 October 2022 (2022-10-23)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Plot

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Likla is an actress from an affluent family and, against their wishes, marries Athoiba, a celebrated photographer. Things change when Athoiba opposes Likla's decision to pursue acting.

Cast

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  • Silheiba Ningthoujam as Athoiba
  • Artina Thoudam as Likla
  • Diya Khwairakpam
  • Philem Puneshori as Likla's mother
  • Nityaibi as Athoiba's father
  • Ningthoujam Rina as Athoiba's mother
  • Merina Laishangbam
  • Yumnam Arun
  • Devita Urikhinbam
  • Prasanta Oinam as Athoiba's friend
  • Oinam Gyaneswori as Doctor

Soundtrack

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Rahul Blue and Vivek Aly Chongtham composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Sumhatle, Pirage Pirage and Akangba Nachom.[4][5]

No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Sumhatle"Rahul BlueAj Maisnam, Pushparani Huidrom04:35
2."Pirage Pirage"Vivek Aly ChongthamSurma Chanu, Arbin Soibam, Aj Maisnam, Kenedy Khuman05:20
3."Akangba Nachom"Rahul BluePushparani Huidrom04:55
Total length:14:50

Accolades

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The film won two awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023.[6][7]

Award Category Winner's name Result Ref.
15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 Best Supporting Actor - Male Diya Khwairakpam Won [8][9][10]
Best Audiography (Sound Design) Inaocha Khundrakpam Won
11th MANIFA 2023 Best Feature Film Reshi Thokchom (Producer)
Inaocha Khundrakpam (Director)
Won [11][12][13]
Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male Silheiba Ningthoujam Won
Best Direction Inaocha Khundrakpam Won
Best Playback Singer - Female Pushparani Huidrom for the song "Akangba Nachom" Won
Best Art Direction Ady Yengkokpam Won
Best Cinematography Tommy Hodam
Sushil Sinkap
Won
Best Screenplay Binoranjan Oinam Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male Diya Khwairakpam Nominated
Best Music Direction Rahul Blue Nominated
Best Editing Inaocha Khundrakpam Nominated
Best Audiography Inaocha Khundrakpam Nominated
Best Story Binoranjan Oinam Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female Artina Thoudam Nominated
Best Actor in a Negative Role Philem Puneshori Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Akangba Nachom released". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Akangba Nachom (2022) - Movie - BookMyShow". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Akangba Nachom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". wynk.in.
  5. ^ "Akangba Nachom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs". gaana.com.
  6. ^ "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' wins best feature film award, 'I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)' bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  7. ^ "'15th Manipur State Film Awards held". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  8. ^ "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' sweeps top honors clinching best feature film award at 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023". www.indiatodayne.in. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Manipur: 90-yr-old filmmaker receives Lifetime Achievement Award". www.eastmojo.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Manipur State Film Awards declared; M Nilamani wins Lifetime Achievement Award". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  11. ^ "MANIFA 2023: 'Akangba Nachom' wins Best Feature Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  12. ^ "11th MANIFA-2023 on March 25". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 26 October 2024.