Tomthin Shija (English: My Mom & Me) is a 2017 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Haobam, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Geeta Konsam.[1] The film features Maya Choudhury and Amar Mayanglambam in the titular roles. It was released on 23 September 2017 at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Palace Compound, Imphal and Indrani Hall, Kakching. The movie was also premiered at Hindu College Auditorium, North Campus, University of Delhi, on 14 October 2017.[2][3]

Tomthin Shija
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBobby Haobam
Written byBinoranjan Oinam
Produced byGeeta Konsam
StarringMaya Choudhury
Amar Mayanglambam
CinematographySanjoy Ch.
Edited byInaocha Khundrakpam
Music byTony Aheibam
Production
company
Bigkons Entertainment
Distributed byKhonjel Entertainment
Release date
  • 23 September 2017 (2017-09-23)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Cast

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  • Maya Choudhury as Dr. Ayingbi Shija, Tomthin's Mother
  • Amar Mayanglambam as Tomthin Rajkumar
  • Soma Laishram as Tomba
  • Raju Nong as Tomthin's Father
  • Idhou as Tomthin's Grandfather
  • Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Tomthin's Grandmother
  • Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Maibi
  • Sweety Wahengbam as Thadoi
  • Gurumayum Bonny as Fisherman (Cameo Appearance)
  • Leishangthem Tonthoi as Fisherman's Wife (Cameo Appearance)

Accolades

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Tomthin Shija won Best Cinematography and Best Costume Designer awards at the 7th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2018.[4] At the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018, Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) won the Best Supporting Actor - Male and Biju Kshetri was conferred the Best Special Effect Award.[5]

Award Category Winner's name Result
7th SSS MANIFA 2018 Best Cinematography Sanjoy Chingangbam Won
Best Costume Designer Karan Thokchom & Mantri Meitei Won
Best Make-Up Napolean Top Nominated
11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018 Best Supporting Actor - Male Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) Won
Best Special Effect Biju Kshetri Won

Soundtrack

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Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangdi Thajani and Waroude.

Tomthin Shija
Soundtrack album by
Arbin Soibam, Surma Chanu, Raju Nong, Pushparani Huidrom
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length12:52
LabelBigkons Entertainment
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Nangdi Thajani"Binoranjan OinamTony AheibamArbin Soibam, Surma Chanu04:47
2."Waroude"Binoranjan OinamTony AheibamArbin Soibam, Surma Chanu, Raju Nong, Pushparani Huidrom08:05
Total length:12:52

References

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  1. ^ "Tomthin Shija; A Manipuri Feature Film". Facebook.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Tomthin Shija Movie Screening Delhi". Allevents.in.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Tomthin Shija Movie Screening Delhi at Delhi - Events High". Eventshigh.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  4. ^ "7th SSS MANIFA 2018, Manipuri Film Award: Complete winners' list - The Manipur Post". Manipurpost.com. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018.
  5. ^ "11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018: Enakta Leiringei bags 7 awards including award for best feature film". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 16 January 2019. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
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