Ashengba Eral (English: One's Real Asset) is a 2023 Manipuri film directed by OC Meira and produced by Kshetrimayum Subadani, under the banner of Dosuyali Films and presented by Leishang.[1] It stars Kshetrimayum Rashi in the lead role. The movie is based on the book of the same title.[2] The film was premiered on 26 February 2023 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.[3]
| Ashengba Eral | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | OC Meira |
| Screenplay by | Manaobi MM |
| Story by | Kshetrimayum Subadani |
| Produced by | Kshetrimayum Subadani |
| Starring | Kshetrimayum Rashi |
| Cinematography | Boong Konjengbam |
| Edited by | Mohendro KAMS |
| Music by | Nanao Sagolmang |
Production company | Dosuyali Films |
| Distributed by | Dosuyali Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Ashengba Eral had its regular theatrical run at Friends Talkies, Paona Bazar in March 2023. It also happened to be the last movie to be screened at the theatre before it was completely shutdown.
Synopsis
editThe film is based on old aged people who spend their life at old aged homes in the final days of their life. It is due to the unkindly treatments of their loving children who betrayed them.
Cast
edit- Kshetrimayum Rashi
- Ithoi Oinam as Tarubi
- Avi Khundrakpam
- Moirangthem Sunil Myboy
- Nongthanganbi
- Dayananda Leishangthem
- Shyamchand
- R.K. Sorojini Devi
- Ranmila Soraisam
- Sanjana Likmabam
- Lilabati Chanam
- Lamnganbi Laishram
Soundtrack
editNanao Sagolmang composed the songs for the movie and Ksh. Subadani wrote the lyrics.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pothaba Heitraba Malanggum" | Ksh. Subadani | Nanao Sagolmang | Loijingkhombi Thongam | 4:55 |
| 2. | "Ashengba Eralni Lakkhini" | Ksh. Subadani | Nanao Sagolmang | Loijingkhombi Thongam | 4:23 |
| Total length: | 09:18 | ||||
Accolades
editThe film won two awards at the PRAG Cine Awards 2023.[4] It also earned the Jury Special Mention at the NIRI 9 - 2nd International Film Festival 2023.[5]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRAG Cine Awards 2023 | Best Feature Film | Kshetrimayum Subadani (Producer) OC Meira (Director) |
Won | [6] |
| Best Director | OC Meira | Won | ||
| NIRI 9 - 2nd International Film Festival 2023 | Jury Special Mention | OC Meira | Won | [7] |
| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Child Artist | Lamnganbi Laishram | Won | [8][9][10] |
| Best Music Direction | Nanao Sagolmang | Won | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Female for the song "Asengba Eralni Lakkhini" | Loijingkhombi Thongam | Won | ||
| 11th MANIFA 2023 | Best Child Artist | Lamnganbi Laishram | Won | [11][12] |
| Best Editing | Mohendro KAMS | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Nongthanganbi | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Female for the song "Asengba Eralni Lakkhini" | Loijingkhombi Thongam | Nominated | ||
| Best Music Director | Nanao Sagolmang | Nominated | ||
| Best Costume | Galif Pa Suraj Wahengbam |
Nominated | ||
| Best Make-Up | Dabo Wangkheimayum | Nominated | ||
| Best Background Score | Nanao Sagolmang | Nominated | ||
| Best Choreography | Rimaks | Nominated | ||
| Best Story | Kshetrimayum Subadani | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "'Asengba Eral' team feted". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Symposium on 'Asengba Eral' held". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "'Asengba Eral' team feted". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ ""Asengba Eral" wins Best Film award at PRAG Cine Awards Northeast 2023". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Film Maker OC Meira Conferred with International Award". hynews.in. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ ""Asengba Eral" wins Best Film award at PRAG Cine Awards Northeast 2023". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "OC Meira conferred with 'Jury Special Mention Award'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' sweeps top honors clinching best feature film award at 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023". www.indiatodayne.in. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "'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.
- ^ "Winners of 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Award declared". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "MANIFA 2023: 'Akangba Nachom' wins Best Feature Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "11th MANIFA-2023 on March 25". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.