Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai

Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai (English: Partly Mother, Half Child) is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Khoibam Homeshwori and produced by Chingsubam Khumanleima for Luwang Films. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Gurumayum Bonny, Abenao Elangbam, Soma Laishram and Luwangthoibi Chanu. The movie was released on 7 November 2021 at Manipur State Film Development Society in the Palace Compound, Imphal, with MP and titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba attending as the chief guest.[1] It was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[2][3][4][5]

Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKhoibam Homeshwori
Written byRanjit Ningthouja
Produced byChingsubam Khumanleima
StarringGokul Athokpam
Gurumayum Bonny
Abenao Elangbam
Soma Laishram
Luwangthoibi Chanu
CinematographyRegan Kh.
Edited byRegan Kh.
Music byNongmaithem Ibomcha
Nanao Sagolmang
Production
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Luwang Films
Distributed byLuwang Films
Release date
  • 7 November 2021 (2021-11-07)
Running time
147 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Cast

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  • Gokul Athokpam as Leibakchao
  • Gurumayum Bonny as Sanahal
  • Abenao Elangbam as Thambal
  • Soma Laishram as Sakhenbi
  • Luwangthoibi Chanu as Sajikhombi and Thabatombi (dual role)
  • Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) as Lukhoi
  • Ningthouja Jayvidya as Sakhenbi's father
  • Takhellambam Lokendra as Sanahal's father
  • Khoibam Homeshwori as Sanahal's mother
  • Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Ene
  • Sangeeta as Teacher
  • Santajit

Soundtrack

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Nongmaithem Ibomcha and Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film. The lyrics were written by Biramangol Mekola and Rajmani Ayekpam. The two songs in the movie are "Nungshi Nungol Houna Tha" and "Ichadi Chaore".

Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai
Soundtrack album by
Nongmaithem Ibomcha, Pushparani Huidrom, Gaganpriya Kabrambam
Released25 June 2021
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length9:48
LabelLuwang Films
ProducerChingsubam Khumanleima
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Nungshi Nungol Houna Tha"Biramangol MekolaNongmaithem IbomchaNongmaithem Ibomcha, Pushparani Huidrom05:30
2."Ichadi Chaore"Rajmani AyekpamNanao SagolmangPushparani Huidrom, Gaganpriya Kabrambam04:18
Total length:9:48

Reception

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Writing for The Sangai Express, Rajmani Ayekpam opined that "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai, one of the few films after pandemic is worth mentioning because of both its aesthetic value and entertainment spices."[6]

Accolades

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Award Category Winner's name Result Ref.
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 Best Child Artist Luwangthoibi Chanu Won [7][8]
10th MANIFA 2022 Best Supporting Actor - Female Soma Laishram Won [9][10][11]
Best Choreography Thiyam Menaka Nominated
Best Lyricist Biramangol Mekola for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" Nominated
Best Playback Singer - Male Nongmaithem Ibomcha for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" Nominated
Best Playback Singer - Female Pushparani Huidrom for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" Nominated
Best Supporting Actor - Male Gurumayum Bonny Nominated

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Making effort to turn Manipur Cultural University into full-fledged Central university: MP Leishamba Sanajaoba". Imphal Free Press. 8 November 2021.
    - "MP reiterates commitment to upgrade MUC". The Sangai Express. 8 November 2021.
    - "MP Sanajaoba stresses on child development". The Morning Bell.
  2. ^ "Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
  4. ^ James Khangembam. "The Sangai Film Festival, 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  6. ^ Ayekpam, Rajmani (20 April 2022). "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai – A Film Review". The Sangai Express.
  7. ^ "In pics: Guv distributes 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022". eastmojo.com. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  8. ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  9. ^ "10th MANIFA film festival on May 15". e-pao.net. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Thouna Film, Film Forum Manipur to hold 10th MANIFA on May 15". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  11. ^ "10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists Honored In 26 Categories". hynews.in. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
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