Basantagee Nongallamdai (English: The Dawn of Spring) is a 2006 Manipuri film directed by Tej Kshetri and produced by Kshetrimayum Muhindro, under the banner of TV 10 and presented by Salam Dwijamani.[1][2][3] It stars Kaiku Rajkumar and Maya Choudhury in the lead roles. The film was premiered at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal in 2006. The movie was later released at Shankar Talkies, Lamphel and screened at the theatre for more than 50 days. Its second and third installments, respectively titled as Ujaningba Saktam and Achumba Paokhum were released in 2007 and 2009.[4]
| Basantagee Nongallamdai | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Tej Kshetri |
| Screenplay by | Manaobi MM |
| Story by | Manaobi MM |
| Produced by | Kshetrimayum Muhindro |
| Starring | Kaiku Rajkumar Maya Choudhury |
| Cinematography | K. Jiten Sharma |
| Edited by | Pilu Heigrujam |
| Music by | R.K. Jiten Sorri Senjam |
Production company | TV 10 |
| Distributed by | TV 10 Crying Babies Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Basantagee Nongallamdai got official selection at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007.[5] It was also screened at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 organised by Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC).[6]
Synopsis
editManimatum falls in love with his college teacher Sarla. Their future become blurry after Ranbir forcibly abducts Sarla.
Cast
edit- Kaiku Rajkumar as Manimatum
- Maya Choudhury as Sarla, College Lecturer
- Tej Kshetri as Ranbir
- Salam Manglembi as Geeta, Sarla's friend
- Hijam Shyamdhani as Radhakishore, Manimatum's father
- R.K. Hemabati as Pramo, Manimatum's mother
- Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Kundalei, Sarla's mother
- Takhellambam Lokendra as Manager Madhov
- Thokchom Joshep as Bahadur
- Shyambabu as Chaoba
Soundtrack
editR.K. Jiten and Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the film and Manaobi MM, Chaoson and Tej Kshetri wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nungairo Nungairo Napaan Pharingei Nungaihouro, Eigi Thamoise and Ujaningba Saktam Nungshiba.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nungairo Nungairo" | Chaoson | Sorri Senjam | Konthoujam Bobin | 05:55 |
| 2. | "Eigi Thamoise" | Tej Kshetri | R.K. Jiten | Hamom Sadananda, Maibam Roshibina | 05:05 |
| 3. | "Ujaningba Saktam Nungshiba" | Manaobi MM | R.K. Jiten | Maibam Roshibina | 05:30 |
| Total length: | 16:30 | ||||
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Winner | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007 | Best Female Playback Singer | Maibam Roshibina for the song Ujaningba Saktam Nungshiba | [7][8] |
| 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 | Special Jury Award | Heisnam Ongbi Indu | [9] |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Maibam Roshibina for the song Ujaningba Saktam Nungshiba | ||
| 5th RJ Film Vision Special Award 2011 | Best Supporting Actor | Hijam Shyamdhani | [10][11] |
References
edit- ^ Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipur's homegrown script". The Indian Express. 15 April 2012.
- ^ Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
- ^ "Ujaningba Saktam". e-pao.net. Retrieved 28 September 2024 – via The Sangai Express.
- ^ Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. "Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond". e-pao.net.
- ^ "7th Manipur film festival from September 11 to 19". e-pao.net. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipuri Film awards announced, Olen best actor". One India.
- ^ "Festival of Manipuri cinema ends". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Nobap walks away with the lion's share at 7th film fest : 21st sep10 ~ E-Pao! Headlines".
- ^ Jinendra Maibam. "An interview with Hijam Shyamdhani in February 2011". e-pao.org. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
- ^ "5th RJ Film Vision Special award 2010 held at Rupmahal Theatre, Imphal :: 12th Feb 2011". e-pao.net. Retrieved 28 September 2024.