Ichadi Manini (English: My Son is a Gem) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Geet Yumnam and produced by Ningthoujam Malakumari.[1] It stars Amar Mayanglambam and Bala Hijam in the lead roles.[2] The movie won two awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[3][4] The film was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 28 July 2019.[5]
| Ichadi Manini | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Geet Yumnam |
| Screenplay by | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Story by | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Produced by | Ningthoujam Malakumari |
| Starring | Amar Mayanglambam Bala Hijam |
| Cinematography | Mohon Kangla |
| Edited by | Mohendro (KAMS) |
| Music by | Surmani (Rishi) Background Score: R.K. Birendrajit |
Production company | MS Films |
| Distributed by | MS Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Synopsis
editThe well going Meiraba's family is broken into fragments due to the immoral acts of his father, Thoiba. He develops illicit affairs with a married lady Sakhenbi. This leads Meiraba to sacrifice his youth life for his mother and sister. Yaiphabi, Meiraba's girlfriend, tries to help him in every possible ways. But certain unforeseen circumstances makes Meiraba distance himself from his girlfriend. The clueless Yaiphabi agrees to tie knot with a stranger guy out of frustration. When she knows the truth, she leaves everything and stands for Meiraba. They are united again. Thoiba also realises his mistakes and comes back for forgiveness and rebuilding of his shattered family.
Cast
edit- Amar Mayanglambam as Meiraba
- Bala Hijam as Yaiphabi
- Denny Likmabam as Thoiba, Meiraba's father
- Ningthoujam Rina as Meiraba's mother
- Thoinao as Echantombi, Meiraba's younger sister
- Prameshwori as Sakhenbi
- Idhou as Yaiphabi's father
- Ratan Lai as Telheiba, Goldsmith
- Prasanta Oinam as Lukhoi, Meiraba's friend
- Jenny Khurai as Beautician
- Linthoi Chanu as Yaiphabi's Aunty
- R.K. Hemabati as Sakhenbi's mother
- Bindiya as Sakhenbi's daughter
Accolades
editAmar Mayanglambam and Ningthoujam Rina won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) and Special Jury Awards respectively at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.
Ichadi Manini got two titles out of the nominated five at 9th MANIFA 2020.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Amar Mayanglambam | Won |
| Special Jury Award | Ningthoujam Rina | Won | |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Special Jury Award | Amar Mayanglambam | Won |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Ningthoujam Rina | Won | |
| Best Costume | Karan Thokchom | Nominated | |
| Best Audiography | Mohendro | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Mohendro KAMS | Nominated |
Music
editSurmani (Rishi) composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Thammoigee Meehul and Hey Punshi. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thammoigee Meehul" | Binoranjan Oinam | Surmani (Rishi) | Aj Maisnam, Surma Chanu | 05:21 |
| 2. | "Hey Punshi" | Binoranjan Oinam | Surmani (Rishi) | Arbin Soibam, Pushparani Huidrom | 04:14 |
| Total length: | 9:35 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ^ "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net.
- ^ Samom, Sobhapati (21 May 2020). "Manipur State Film Awards announced; documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big". Northeast Now. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held". e-pao.net.