2023 Indian film
| Ashengba Eral |
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 Theatrical release poster |
| Directed by | OC Meira |
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| Screenplay by | Manaobi MM |
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| Story by | Kshetrimayum Subadani |
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| Produced by | Kshetrimayum Subadani |
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| Starring | Kshetrimayum Rashi |
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| Cinematography | Boong Konjengbam |
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| Edited by | Mohendro KAMS |
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| Music by | Nanao Sagolmang |
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Production
company | Dosuyali Films |
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| Distributed by | Dosuyali Films |
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Release date |
- 26 February 2023 (2023-02-26)
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Running time | 148 minutes |
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| Country | India |
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| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
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Ashengba Eral (English: One's Real Asset) is a 2023 Manipuri film directed by OC Meira and produced by Kshetrimayum Subadani, under the banner of Dosuyali Films and presented by Leishang.[1] It stars Kshetrimayum Rashi in the lead role. The movie is based on the book of the same title.[2] The film was premiered on 26 February 2023 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.[3]
Ashengba Eral had its regular theatrical run at Friends Talkies, Paona Bazar in March 2023. It also happened to be the last movie to be screened at the theatre before it was completely shutdown.
Synopsis
The film is based on old aged people who spend their life at old aged homes in the final days of their life. It is due to the unkindly treatments of their loving children who betrayed them.
Cast
- Kshetrimayum Rashi
- Ithoi Oinam as Tarubi
- Avi Khundrakpam
- Moirangthem Sunil Myboy
- Nongthanganbi
- Dayananda Leishangthem
- Shyamchand
- R.K. Sorojini Devi
- Ranmila Soraisam
- Sanjana Likmabam
- Lilabati Chanam
- Lamnganbi Laishram
Soundtrack
Nanao Sagolmang composed the songs for the movie and Ksh. Subadani wrote the lyrics.
| Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) |
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| 1. | "Pothaba Heitraba Malanggum" | Ksh. Subadani | Nanao Sagolmang | Loijingkhombi Thongam | 4:55 |
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| 2. | "Ashengba Eralni Lakkhini" | Ksh. Subadani | Nanao Sagolmang | Loijingkhombi Thongam | 4:23 |
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| Total length: | 09:18 |
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Accolades
The film won two awards at the PRAG Cine Awards 2023.[4] It also earned the Jury Special Mention at the NIRI 9 - 2nd International Film Festival 2023.[5]
| Award
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Category
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Winner's name
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Result
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| PRAG Cine Awards 2023
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Best Feature Film
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Kshetrimayum Subadani (Producer)
OC Meira (Director)
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Won
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[6]
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| Best Director
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OC Meira
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Won
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| NIRI 9 - 2nd International Film Festival 2023
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Jury Special Mention
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OC Meira
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Won
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[7]
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| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023
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Best Child Artist
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Lamnganbi Laishram
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Won
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[8][9][10]
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| Best Music Direction
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Nanao Sagolmang
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Won
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| Best Playback Singer - Female for the song "Asengba Eralni Lakkhini"
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Loijingkhombi Thongam
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Won
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| 11th MANIFA 2023
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Best Child Artist
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Lamnganbi Laishram
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Won
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[11][12]
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| Best Editing
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Mohendro KAMS
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Won
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| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female
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Nongthanganbi
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Nominated
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| Best Playback Singer - Female for the song "Asengba Eralni Lakkhini"
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Loijingkhombi Thongam
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Nominated
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| Best Music Director
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Nanao Sagolmang
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Nominated
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| Best Costume
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Galif Pa
Suraj Wahengbam
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Nominated
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| Best Make-Up
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Dabo Wangkheimayum
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Nominated
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| Best Background Score
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Nanao Sagolmang
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Nominated
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| Best Choreography
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Rimaks
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Nominated
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| Best Story
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Kshetrimayum Subadani
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Nominated
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References
