Tabunungda Akaiba Likli (transl. Broken Glass Inside) is a 2013 Manipuri film directed by Romi Meitei and produced by Barun Elangbam. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Abenao Elangbam, Hamom Sadananda and Artina Thoudam in the lead, with Deky, Dhanapriya, Priyogopal, and Modhubala portraying supporting roles. It is a love triangle film. The film was premiered at Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC) on 21 September 2013.[1] It was also premiered at Dussehra Ground Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi on 28 September 2013.[2]
| Tabunungda Akaiba Likli | |
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| Directed by | Romi Meitei |
| Screenplay by | Herojit Naoroibam |
| Story by | Jibanlata |
| Produced by | Barun Elangbam |
| Starring | Gokul Athokpam Abenao Elangbam Hamom Sadananda Artina Thoudam |
| Cinematography | Radhamohon |
| Edited by | Johni & John |
Production company | Pibarel Films |
| Distributed by | Pibarel Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 155 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Synopsis
editNingthem's mother is impatient to get her son married but his girlfriend Phajabi is not ready for it. Due to his mother's stubbornness, Ningthem returns to Imphal from Delhi. There, he meets Thoibi whom Ningthem requested to help him in fulfilling his mother's wish and marry him just for namesake. Out of her love for Ningthem, Thoibi accepts his request without a second thought. After the marriage and their return to Delhi, Thoibi witnesses the love affair that is going on between Ningthem and Phajabi.
Thoibi bears all the pain with utmost dignity as she accepted Ningthem's request. But her heart breaks like a broken glass to see her married life turning topsy-turvy. She finally gears up all her courage to return home but God has other plans for Thoibi.
Cast
edit- Gokul Athokpam as Ningthem
- Abenao Elangbam as Thoibi
- Artina Thoudam as Phajabi
- Hamom Sadananda as Businessman
- Gurumayum Priyogopal as Thoibi's father
- Thoudam Ongbi Modhubala as Ningthem's mother
- Deky Khundrakpam as Maipak
- Dhanapriya as Bembem, Maipak's girlfriend
Production
editThis movie is the second production of Pibarel Films, after producing Sadananda-Kamala starrer Khangdreda Nongdamba. The shooting of the film was done in Manipur and New Delhi.[3]
Accolades
editIt won many awards at the 3rd Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Award (SSS MANIFA) 2014, organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching and Film Forum Manipur, at Kakching Khullen Ibudhou Khamlangba Laikol on 21 April 2014.[4][5]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
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| 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014 | Best Feature Film[6] | Director: Romi Meitei Producer: Barun Elangbam |
Won |
| Best Director | Romi Meitei | Won | |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Abenao Elangbam | Won | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Hamom Sadananda | Won | |
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Hamom Sadananda | Won | |
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Chitra Pangabam for the song "Hey Shakhangdaba Nungshiba" | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Tabunungda Akaiba Likli - Videos" – via Facebook.
- ^ "Tabunungda Akaiba Likli First premiere show in New Delhi". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Tabunungda Akaiba Likli - Behind the scenes :: E-Pao Picture Gallery". erang.e-pao.org.
- ^ "Tabubunungda Akaiba Likli sweeps film awards : 22nd apr14 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
- ^ "SSS MANIFA Film Award 2014 :: E-Pao Photo Gallery". e-pao.net.
- ^ "SSS MANIFA 2014 Red Carpet :: E-Pao Picture Gallery". e-pao.net.