Thasi Thanou is a 2010 Manipuri film written by Dr. Jayanta and directed by Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu).[1][2] The film is produced by M. Loyanganbi Chanu under the banner of Eeraba Pictures.[3] It stars Huirem Seema, Denny Likmabam, Lairenjam Olen and Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead roles.[4][5] The movie was released at Friends Talkies, Imphal in 2010.[6] The DVDs of Thasi Thanou were released post Seema's demise in September 2011.[7] The film won an award at the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.[8]
| Thasi Thanou | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu) |
| Screenplay by | Eepu |
| Story by | Dr. Jayanta |
| Produced by | M. Loyanganbi Chanu |
| Starring | Huirem Seema Denny Likmabam Lairenjam Olen Leishangthem Tonthoi |
| Cinematography | L. Rajesh |
| Edited by | Henry Salam |
| Music by | Jeeten Khaidem Background score: Sh. Shubash Sharma and A. Surmani Sharma |
Production company | Eeraba Pictures |
| Distributed by | Eeraba Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Plot
editThe film tells the story of Thagoi who answers to the spiritual calling and becomes a Maibi. This gives solace to the otherwise bitter, unforgettable past she experienced in her life.
Cast
edit- Huirem Seema as Thagoi
- Denny Likmabam as Lanchenba, Thagoi's love interest
- Lairenjam Olen as Ibomcha, Farmer from Seijang
- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Memthoi
- Wangkhem Lalitkumar as Thagoi's father
- Ayekpam Shanti as Thagoi's mother
- Akshaykumar as Psychiatrist
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi
- Angou as Achouba, Thagoi's brother
- Manglembi as Thagoi's sister-in-law
- Y. Chaiba
- Reena as Maibi
- Samjetsabam Sonia as Baby Thagoi
- Thokchom Ibomcha as Ibomcha's friend
- Benu
- Rangilal
- Happy Rajen as Ibomcha's friend
- Tayenjam Mema as Maibi
- Laimayum Bolex as Thagoi's son
Soundtrack
editJeeten Khaidem composed the soundtrack for the film and Anand Bhushan and Jeeten Khaidem wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Waheina Phongdokpa Ngamdrabasu and Thawaigidi Thawai Oiba Nangni.
Accolades
editHuirem Seema won the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award for her role in the film at 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.[9] The award was given posthumously.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SSS MANIFA 2012 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Huirem Seema | Won | [10] |
| Best Feature Film | Producer: M. Loyanganbi Chanu Director: Eepu |
Nominated | ||
| Best Direction | Eepu | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Sarita Gazmer | Nominated | ||
| 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 | Best Supporting Actor | Lairenjam Olen | Won | [11] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoi | Won | ||
| Best Art Direction | Homen Rajkumar | Won |
References
edit- ^ Gurumayam, William (3 March 2016). "Renowned Film Maker of Manipur Brutally Assaulted; Left for Death". Imphal Times.
- ^ Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
- ^ Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Olen - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
- ^ Ngangbam, Amukhomba (4 July 2013). "Actor Olen : a much loved actor of the people". Manipurtimes.
- ^ Kongbam, Meghachandra (17 November 2018). "'Cinema is slowly dying in Manipur'". The Hindu.
- ^ Sobhapati Samom. "Manipur filmstar Seema no more". Assam Tribune. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024.