Mayophygee Macha (English: Mayophy's Son; also written as Mayophy Gee Macha) is a 1994 Manipuri film written by M. K. Binodini Devi and directed by Oken Amakcham.[1] R.S. Joycee and Makhonmani Mongsaba were cast in the lead roles.[2] It was produced by Thoungamba and Thouyangba of P.K. Films.[3][4] The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 42nd National Film Awards.[5] It is a celluloid movie.[6][7]
| Mayophygee Macha | |
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| Directed by | Oken Amakcham |
| Screenplay by | M. K. Binodini Devi |
| Story by | M. K. Binodini Devi |
| Produced by | Thoungamba Thouyangba |
| Starring | R.S. Joycee Makhonmani Mongsaba |
| Cinematography | Ph. Saratchandra |
| Edited by | Ujjal Nandi |
| Music by | Nameirakpam Tiken |
Production company | P.K. Films |
| Distributed by | P.K. Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
The movie was mainly shot in Ukhrul.
Plot
editMayophy, a lady from a hill district of Manipur, falls in love with Basanta, a guy from Imphal. When she becomes pregnant, Basanta abandons her. She tries to contact him, but to no avail. Kunjo (Mayophy's teacher and Basanta's friend) leaves no stone unturned to help Mayophy but denial becomes the only routine answer for Basanta. She never steps back but raises her son as a lone single mother with all courage and determination. Mayophy's son grows to become a successful sportsperson.
Cast
edit- R.S. Joycee as Mayophy, Angamla's daughter
- Makhonmani Mongsaba as Kunjo
- Narendra Ningomba as Basanta
- Lourembam Pishak as Sanola, Mayophy's grandmother
- Chan Heisnam as Samfang, Chowkidar
- Wangkhem Lalitkumar as District Collector
- Bimola as Angamla
- Nongyai as Mayophy's son
- Gurumayum Ongbi Gunabati as Basanta's mother
- Yengkhom Roma
- Neena
- Kalpana
- Tiken
Accolades
editMayophygee Macha won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 42nd National Film Awards 1995.[8] The citation for the National Award reads, "For a simple story of a rural life in Manipuri handled with a deft mastery over the medium".
External links
edit- Impact TV (30 August 2017). "Director's take on Mayophygee Macha". Retrieved 1 May 2021 – via YouTube.
References
edit- ^ "Entertainment in Manipur, Manipuri Cinema, Dance and Music in Manipur". www.manipuronline.in.
- ^ "MAYOPHYGEE MACHA (1994)". BFI.
- ^ "MAYOPHYGEE MACHA (1994)". BFI. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021.
- ^ "Mayophy Gee Macha (1994)". Indiancine.ma.
- ^ "Manipuri Cinema : Multiple Facets". 31 March 2014.
- ^ "Bollywood Movie Mayophy Gee Macha 1994". mayophy-gee-macha-1994.bollyviews.com.
- ^ "Filme - Mayophy Gee Macha - 1994" – via www.interfilmes.com.
- ^ "59th National Film Awards 2011: Phijigee Mani bags best regional film award : 08th mar12 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
