Hingbagee Mahao (English: The Taste of Living) is a 2015 Manipuri film directed by Jeetendra Ningomba and produced by Kachi Shanti.[1][2] The story and screenplay of the film was written by Jeetendra Ningomba. Hingbagee Mahao was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal, on 29 April 2015. It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award at 5th SSS MANIFA 2016.[3][4]
| Hingbagee Mahao | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Jeetendra Ningomba |
| Screenplay by | Jeetendra Ningomba |
| Story by | Jeetendra Ningomba |
| Produced by | Kachi Shanti |
| Starring | Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri SP Ingocha Yanglem Hamom Sadananda Abenao Elangbam |
| Cinematography | R.K. Surjit Saratchandra |
| Edited by | R.K. Surjit |
| Music by | Rabei Keishamcha |
Production company | Shaheba Films |
| Distributed by | Shaheba Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Synopsis
editThe film tells the story of Mangoljao's family who dwell in the floating phumdis of the Loktak lake. After Mangoljao's death, Ningol and her three sons shift to Imphal in search of a livelihood, since their only house is declared by the government as being illegally occupied. The eldest of the three, Achouba, sacrifices his youth and all the worldly pleasures so that he can earn enough for the sustenance of the family. But the younger brothers, Yaima and Atomba loosen themselves from Ningol and Achouba after they get married. When they come to know from Linthoi about their eldest brother's hardships, sufferings and sacrifices and the resultant ailment borne by Achouba, they come back begging for forgiveness. They finally understand the real taste of living.
Cast
edit- Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Ningol
- SP Ingocha Yanglem as Mangoljao
- Hamom Sadananda as Achouba
- Vidyananda Laishram as Yaima
- Roshan Pheiroijam as Atomba
- Abenao Elangbam as Linthoi
- Soma Laishram as Mary
- Reshmi Sorokhaibam as Leina
- Narendra Ningomba as Mary's Father
- Gurumayum Ananta as Doctor
Accolades
editHingbagee Mahao won many awards and nominations, including the Best Feature Film Award at the 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 held by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching and Film Forum Manipur.[5]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 | Best Feature Film | Director: Jeetendra Ningomba Producer: Kachi Shanti |
Won |
| Best Director | Jeetendra Ningomba | Won | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Hamom Sadananda | Won | |
| Best Story | Jeetendra Ningomba | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | R.K. Surjit Saratchandra |
Won | |
| Best Music Director | Rabei Keishamcha | Won |
Soundtrack
editRabei Keishamcha composed the soundtrack for the film and Jeetendra Ningomba wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Sajik Thabagum Nganduna and Uragasu Wahalli.
| Hingbagee Mahao | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Khumanthem Sundari, Dipu Khunung, Cheche, Huidrom Nowboy, Surma Chanu | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 11:00 |
| Label | Shaheba Films |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sajik Thabagum Nganduna" | Jeetendra Ningomba | Rabei Keishamcha | Khumanthem Sundari, Dipu Khunung, Cheche | 05:28 |
| 2. | "Uragasu Wahalli" | Jeetendra Ningomba | Rabei Keishamcha | Huidrom Nowboy, Surma Chanu | 05:32 |
| Total length: | 11:00 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Hingbagee Mahao :: Behind the Scenes". e-pao.org.
- ^ "Hingbagi Mahao named Best Film at SSS MANIFA 2016". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Hingbagi Mahao named Best Film at SSS MANIFA 2016". The Sangai Express.
- ^ "Hingbagi Mahao named Best Film at SSS MANIFA 2016". www.manipur.org.
- ^ "SSS MANIFA Award Function at Kakching Khullen Ibudhou Khamlangba Laibung - 17 January 2016 :: E-Pao Gallery". www.e-pao.net.