Aliyah (2018 film)

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Aliyah
Theatrical release poster
Directed byYoimayai Mongsaba
Written byBinoranjan Oinam
Produced byReshi Thokchom
StarringGurumayum Bonny
Artina Thoudam
CinematographyMohon Kangla
Song Videography:
Ibomcha Irom
Edited byYoimayai Mongsaba
Music byTony Aheibam
Jeetenkumar Naorem
Production
company
Evening Star Films
Distributed byD.I.S. Construction Material Pvt. Limited
Release date
  • 19 August 2018 (2018-08-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Aliyah (Meitei: ꯑꯂꯤꯌꯥꯍ) is a 2018 Indian Manipuri film directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Reshi Thokchom.[1][2] The film features Artina Thoudam in the title role and Gurumayum Bonny in the lead roles.[3] The film was released on 19 August 2018 at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Palace Compound, Imphal.[4]

Synopsis

It is a romantic film about a Hindu guy Leishabi and a Muslim lady Aliyah, where religion happens to be the main reason for their relationship to fall apart.

Cast

  • Artina Thoudam as Aliyah
  • Gurumayum Bonny as Leishabi
  • Idhou as Hanif's Father
  • Surjit Saikhom as Hanif
  • Tayenjam Mema as Leishabi's Mother
  • Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Aliyah's Mother
  • Billa Ngathem as Nafisa, Aliyah's friend
  • Sanatomba as Aliyah's Uncle-in-law
  • Ningthouja Jayvidya as Moneylender
  • Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi

Accolades

Aliyah won Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female and Best Story awards at the 8th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2019, with several nominations in different categories. It won the Best Editor Award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019.[3]

Award Category Winner's name Result
8th SSS MANIFA 2019 Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female Artina Thoudam Won
Best Story Binoranjan Oinam Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri Nominated
Best Costume Galif Pa Nominated
Best Make-Up Sanathoi Waheng Nominated
Best Screenplay Binoranjan Oinam Nominated
12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019 Best Editor Yoimayai Mongsaba Won
Best Costume Galif Pa Won
Special Jury Mention Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) Won

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam and Jeetenkumar Naorem composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Marou Leibi and Leihoure.[5][6] The song Marou Leibi was initially composed by Tony Aheibam, but was re-composed by Jeetenkumar Naorem due to the ban by Film Forum Manipur with the claim that the tune is similar to classical song tunes of other language.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Marou Leibi"Binoranjan OinamJeetenkumar NaoremRahul Sharma, Pushparani Huidrom, Dipu Khunung5:01
2."Leihoure"Binoranjan OinamTony AheibamArbin Soibam5:47
Total length:10:48

See also

References

  1. ^ "Scenes from Aliyah - a manipuri digital film :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Aliyah :: Behind the Scenes - Part 2". e-pao.org.
  3. ^ a b "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes". The Sangai Express. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2021 – via E-Pao.
  4. ^ "Aliyah - a Manipuri feature film". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Marou Leibi || Bonny & Artina || ALIYAH Movie Official Song Release 2018". Retrieved 3 November 2019 – via www.youtube.com.
  6. ^ "Leihoure || Bonny & Artina || Arbin Soibam || Aliyah Movie Song Official Release 2018". Retrieved 3 November 2019 – via www.youtube.com.