Rongdaife is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Haobam and produced by Vincent Nameirakpam.[1][2][3] The film is a production of VINTel Infracom Private Limited in association with Sayon Entertainment.[4] It stars Leishangthem Tonthoi, Somen Chanam and Nunglen Luwang in the lead roles.[5][6] It is based on Lekhajit Laishram's comic story Laina Pakpi. Principal photography of the movie was done in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
| Rongdaife | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Bobby Haobam |
| Screenplay by | Lekhajit Laishram Binoranjan Oinam Momocha Konthoujam |
| Story by | Lekhajit Laishram |
| Produced by | Vincent Nameirakpam |
| Starring | Leishangthem Tonthoi Somen Chanam Nunglen Luwang |
| Cinematography | Sanjoy Chingangbam |
| Edited by | Inaocha Khundrakpam Vfx: Fly High |
| Music by | R.K. Bikramjit Singh Background score: Francesco Tresca R.K. Birendrajit |
Production company | VINTel Infracom Private Limited |
| Distributed by | Sayon Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Rongdaife got official selections at the Prague International Film Awards 2022 and 3rd DIORAMA International Film Festival and Market 2021.[7] The film won two awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[8][9]
Plot
editThe film centers around Leinu who suffers from a severe skin ailment. She is from the tribal village of Ching-Khai-Bon. The villagers repeatedly engages in fights with those from Rongdaife. When Rongdaife is left without any successor, Leinu stands out. She is promised to cure her ailment only if she rules Rongdaife. She accepts it and all scores are settled. Peace is restored in Rongdaife and Ching-Khai-Bon.
Cast
edit- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Leinu
- Somen Chanam as Mangdo
- Nunglen Luwang as Khuplen
- Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) as Apa
- Angom Phiroz as Khullakpa
- Yengkhom Ingocha as Chingkhup
- Laimayum Gaitri as Lengainu
- Thadoi Khumanthem as Nelashi
- Dhanabir as Natal
- Lungshim Kamei
- Themchuipem Kamei
- M. Khelendro
- R.P. Rimian Paul
- Makiu Pamei
- Dinebou Rongmei
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Director | Bobby Haobam | Won | [10][11] |
| Best Art Director | Ady Yengkokpam (Sadananda) | Won | ||
| Literature Illusion Film Frames Television & Theatre (LIFFT) India Awards 2021 | Best Costume Designer | Mantri Meitei | Won | [12][13] |
| Best Editor | Inaocha Khundrakpam | Won | ||
| Best Make-Up | Sanjoy Wahengbam | Won |
References
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- ^ "Bishesh Huirem becomes first transgender to be honoured with state film award". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "FILMS 2021.xlsx - CBFC" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Rongdaife - Sayon Entertainment". sayonent.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Rongdaife (2021) - Movie FC". moviefc.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Rongdaife - FilmFreeway". filmfreeway.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "2022 - Prague International Film Awards". praguefilmfest.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced - April 03 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Awards conferred, Governor vows possible support for Cinema's growth". nenow.in. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "In pics: Guv distributes 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022". www.eastmojo.com. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "WINNERS OF LIFFT INDIA AWARD 2021". lifftindia.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "LIFFT India Awards 2021: Moonlight Shadow Wall, Kashi To Kashmir, Before You Die... win big". www.cinestaan.com. Retrieved 3 October 2024.