Larei Lathup is a 2021 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam.[1][2] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles.[3] The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 13 November 2021.[4] It was the opening film (fiction) at the Festival of Cinemas of Manipur 2022, a 15-day long multi-lingual film festival organised by MSFDS in April 2022.[5][6][7]
| Larei Lathup | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |
| Written by | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |
| Produced by | Sanayai |
| Starring | Silheiba Ningthoujam Ithoi Oinam |
| Cinematography | Sanjoy Chingangbam |
| Edited by | Hei Sanjit |
| Music by | Nanao Sagolmang |
Production company | Manira Movies |
| Distributed by | Ningthou Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Larei Lathup was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[8][9][10][11]
Cast
edit- Silheiba Ningthoujam as Khoiraba
- Ithoi Oinam as Leirang
- Idhou as Elangbam Pheijao
- Lilabati Chanam as Shija
- Laishram Prakash as Shija's husband
- Prem Sharma as Maiba
- Lamnganbi Laishram
Soundtrack
editAK Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ojitbabu Ningthoujam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Urure Phajaba Maithong.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Urure Phajaba Maithong" | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | AK Yangoi | AK Yangoi | 04:46 |
| Total length: | 4:46 | ||||
Accolades
editThe film won 11 awards out of the 14 nominations at the 10th MANIFA 2022.[12][13]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer) Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director) |
Won | [14] |
| 10th MANIFA 2022 | Best Feature Film | Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer) Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director) |
Won | [15][16] |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Silheiba Ningthoujam | Won | ||
| Best Direction | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | Won | ||
| Best Story | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | Won | ||
| Best Audiography | Hei Sanjit | Won | ||
| Best Costume | Galif Pa | Won | ||
| Best Background Score | Nanao Sagolmang | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography | Sanjoy Chingangbam | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Hei Sanjit | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | Won | ||
| Best Child Artiste | Lamnganbi Laishram | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Ithoi Oinam | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Director | Hei Sanjit | Nominated |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "10th Manifa 2022: Awardees and Nominees". The Manifa.
- ^ "15-day multilingual 'Festival of Cinemas of Manipur' begins". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "MANIFA distributes awards after 2-year gap". The Morning Bell.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "FILMS 2021.xlsx - CBFC" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Festival of Manipur cinemas kicks off". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "15-day long Festival of Cinemas of Manipur begins". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
- ^ James Khangembam. "The Sangai Film Festival, 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists Honored In 26 Categories". hynews.in. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ Chronicle News Service. "MANIFA: Larei Lathup bags best feature film award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ ""Eikhoigi Yum" declared Best Feature Film at 14th Manipur State Film Award 2022". thenortheastaffairs.com. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "10th MANIFA film festival on May 15". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Thouna Film, Film Forum Manipur to hold 10th MANIFA on May 15". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 7 May 2022.