Tellangga Mamei (English: The Tail of Kite) is a 2006 Manipuri film written by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Oken Amakcham.[2][3] Produced by Shanti Thokchom under the banner of Dashu Films, it stars Lairenjam Olen, Sonia Hijam, Dinesh Sharma and Medha Haobijam in the lead roles.[4][5] The film was released at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar in 2006. It got selection at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007 and was nominated for various categories, including the Best Feature Film.[6][7][8]
| Tellangga Mamei | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Oken Amakcham |
| Screenplay by | Ranjit Ningthouja |
| Story by | Ranjit Ningthouja |
| Produced by | Shanti Thokchom |
| Starring | Lairenjam Olen Sonia Hijam Dinesh Sharma Medha Haobijam |
| Cinematography | Irom Maipak[1] |
| Edited by | R.K. Lalmani |
| Music by | Oken Amakcham |
Production company | Dashu Films |
| Distributed by | Dashu Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Plot
editBimol and Thaja are in love and they are from the same village. Dr. Sanahal is posted in Bimol's village. Sanahal proposes Thaja's elder sister Purnima to which she accepts it. Their relationship leads to marriage. After giving birth to one child, Purnima's long endured illness costs her life. When her parents starts considering Thaja to be Sanahal's new partner post Purnima's demise, Thaja is heartbroken. When both Bimol and Thaja finds no courage to openly declare their relationship to their parents, Sanahal learns about it. He helps the lovebirds unite together for a shared future.
Cast
edit- Lairenjam Olen as Bimol, Farmer
- Sonia Hijam as Thaja
- Dinesh Sharma as Sanahal, Doctor
- Medha Haobijam as Purnima
- Bala Hijam[9] as Bembem, Bimol's sister
- Ratan as Sanou
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi[10] as Purnima's mother
- Aaiso Sharma as Purnima's father
- R.K. Hemabati as Sanahal's mother
- Takhellambam Lokendra as Sanahal's father
- Phulka as Villager
- Ajit Ningthouja as Villager
Soundtrack
editOken Amakcham composed the soundtrack for the film and Nando Ningomba, Chaoson, Narendra Ningomba, Thangjam Kora and Ajit Ningthouja wrote the lyrics.[11][12] The album consists of six songs.[13]
| Tellangga Mamei | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Dinesh Sharma, Pushparani Huidrom, Meena Pokhrel, Ranbir Thouna, Sarita Gazmer, O. Chanchan | |||||
| Released | 2006 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 29:11 | ||||
| Label | Dashu Films | ||||
| Producer | Shanti Thokchom | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mapan Naidraba Atiyada" | Chaoson | Oken Amakcham | Dinesh Sharma, O. Chanchan | 04:52 |
| 2. | "Bashanta Mana Lakpada" | Nando Ningomba | Oken Amakcham | Sarita Gazmer, Meena Pokhrel | 05:07 |
| 3. | "Lonna Chikna Thamjari" | Ajit Ningthouja | Oken Amakcham | Ranbir Thouna, Pushparani Huidrom | 04:57 |
| 4. | "Yamna Lapna Urabashu" | Thangjam Kora | Oken Amakcham | Ranbir Thouna | 04:45 |
| 5. | "Khallude Eina" | Chaoson | Oken Amakcham | Dinesh Sharma, O. Chanchan | 04:50 |
| 6. | "Kainarage Khallaba" | Narendra Ningomba | Oken Amakcham | Meena Pokhrel | 04:43 |
| Total length: | 29:11 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Irom Maipak, Manipur's only national award-winning cinematographer, dies of Covid-19". The Indian Express. 21 May 2021.
- ^ Dr. M. Nawaz Khan (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net.
- ^ Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
- ^ Thingnam Anjulika Samom. "Yumnam Ongbi Shanti (Thokchom Ningol) - Film Producer". e-pao.net. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Many condoled the sudden demise of cinematographer Irom Maipak Singh today". The Sangai Express.
- ^ Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. "Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Manipuri Film awards announced, Olen best actor". One India.
- ^ "Festival of Manipuri cinema ends". e-pao.net.
- ^ Shekhar Hooli. "Surja Bala Hijam to romance Dulquar Salman in NPCB". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Thingnam Anjulika Samom. "Longjam (Ongbi) Lalitabi Devi - Film Actress". e-pao.net. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Tellangga Mamei - Play & Download All MP3 Songs @ ..." wynk.in. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Tellangga Mamei Album by Dinesh Sharma, Meena Pokhrel, O. Chanchan & Sarita Gazmer". music.amazon.in. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Tellangga Mamei Songs Download - Manipuri Albums". gaana.com. Retrieved 18 October 2024.