Mittrang Keithel[1] (English: Magical Market) is a 2006 Manipuri film directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by Homen Rajkumar and Romeo, under the banner of Treasure Island and presented by Chaoba & Coresana.[2][3][4][5] It stars Lairenjam Olen, Kamala Saikhom and Ngangbi in the lead roles.[6][7][8] The story and screenplay of the film was written by Y. Kumarjit.[9] The movie was released at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar in 2006 and was screened in the theatre for more than 50 days.[10][11]
| Mittrang Keithel | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Homen D' Wai |
| Screenplay by | Y. Kumarjit |
| Story by | Y. Kumarjit |
| Produced by | Homen Rajkumar & Romeo |
| Starring | Lairenjam Olen Kamala Saikhom Ngangbi |
| Cinematography | K. Jiten Sharma |
| Edited by | K. Bimal Sharma |
| Music by | G. Surchandra Sharma |
Production company | Treasure Island |
| Distributed by | Treasure Island |
Release date |
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Running time | 160 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Mittrang Keithel got official selection at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007.[12] It was also screened at the three-day Manipuri Film Festival 2024 organised by Heritage Art and Culture Centre (HACC) at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in March 2024.[13][14]
Plot
editMunan and Sanathoi are siblings. Munan struggles hard to buy a harmonium for his blind sister. Fate has it that Tamphasana has a very bad impression of Munan at first sight but things change with time. Due to an unfortunate involvement of Munan and his friend Selung in an illicit business, Munan is compelled to go underground. He abandons Sanathoi due to the consequences. In a singing competition solely organised for blind people, Sanathoi participates in it with the help of her rent owner. This gives a chance for Sanathoi to be noticed by Tamphasana and Paikhomba. Paikhomba's sister, who also happened to be an ophthalmologist, helps Sanathoi in treating her eyes. Meanwhile, Munan does odd jobs while concealing his identity. He comes to know about his sister's medical treatment and decides to donate his eyes. Sanathoi's vision is brought to life following Munan's demise.
Cast
edit- Lairenjam Olen as Munan
- Kamala Saikhom as Tamphasana
- Ngangbi as Sanathoi, Munan's sister
- Rajesh as Paikhomba
- Rina as Rina, Tamphasana's friend
- Irom Shyamkishore as Factory Mahajan, Tamphasana's father
- Philem Puneshori as Ophthalmologist, Paikhomba's sister
- Rangilal as Kuldeep, Punjabi salesman
- Khelen as Selung
- Benu as Munan's rent owner
- Thokchom Ibomcha as Ibomcha
- R.K. Sanajaoba as Munan's locality uncle
- Mahanta Sharma
- Imomacha Heisnam
- Nandababu
Soundtrack
editGotimayum Surchandra Sharma composed the soundtrack for the movie and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics.[15]
| Mittrang Keithel | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Hamom Sadananda, Sarita Gazmer, Tapan Pradhan | |||||
| Released | 2006 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 19:49 | ||||
| Label | Treasure Island | ||||
| Producer | Homen Rajkumar & Romeo | ||||
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| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eigee Thamoigee Mayekni" | G. Surchandra Sharma | Tapan Pradhan | 04:42 |
| 2. | "Malang Sahum Akanba" | G. Surchandra Sharma | Hamom Sadananda, Sarita Gazmer | 05:27 |
| 3. | "Malangna Liri Humlakle" | G. Surchandra Sharma | Tapan Pradhan, Sarita Gazmer | 05:11 |
| 4. | "Nanggi Thamoigee Mayekni" | G. Surchandra Sharma | Sarita Gazmer | 04:29 |
| Total length: | 19:49 | |||
References
edit- ^ Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Manipuri filmmaker Homen D' Wai passes away". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Homen D Wai Death :: Obituary – Dead :: Homen D Wai Cause of Death". www.topinfoguide.com. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Mourns the demise of Filmmaker Homen D'wai". e-pao.net. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Many mourn demise of filmmaker Homen D'Wai". e-pao.net. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Festival of Manipuri cinema ends". e-pao.net. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Covid claims noted film maker". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
- ^ "MSFDS MOURNS THE DEMISED OF SUPER-HIT FILMMAKER HOMEN D'WAI". e-pao.net. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Director - Homen D' Wai". e-pao.org. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Popular Manipuri filmmaker, Homen D'Wai succumbs to Covid related complications". southasiaviews.com.
- ^ Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. "Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Film Fest starts". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Film Fest starts". e-pao.net. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Manipuri Zone. "Mittrang Keithel Film Soundtrack". Retrieved 29 September 2024 – via YouTube.