Awaiba Mapu

Awaiba Mapu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKhoibam Homeshwori
Screenplay byRanjit Ningthouja
Story byRanjit Ningthouja
Produced byRanjit Ningthouja
StarringBonium Thokchom
Sonia Samjetsabam
CinematographySurjit BB
DOP (Song):
Mohon Kangla
Edited bySurjit BB
Music bySorri Senjam
Background Score:
Rhythm RR
Production
company
Home Films Manipur
Distributed byHome Films Manipur
Release date
  • 3 July 2022 (2022-07-03)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Awaiba Mapu is a 2022 Manipuri film written and produced by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Khoibam Homeshwori, under the banner of Home Films Manipur.[1] It stars Bonium Thokchom and Sonia Samjetsabam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 3 July 2022.[2] Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certified the film in 2021 but was released in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Plot

Ibothoi is employed by Ichaton's father as his driver, seeing his honest nature. The latter even gives assent to Ibothoi to be his son-in-law and inherit his property. This is in sharp contrast to Ichaton who is in love with Diamond. Ibothoi and Ichaton gets married but he is ill-treated by his wife. He tries all means to hide this in front of his in-laws. But when all the courage is lost, Ibothoi leaves their house. Meanwhile, Diamond turns out to be an ill-mannered guy. Ichathoi realises the true nature of Ibothoi and starts searching for him.

Cast

  • Bonium Thokchom as Ibothoi
  • Sonia Samjetsabam as Ichaton
  • Shyam Anand as Diamond
  • Chakpram Rameshchandra (Edhou) as Ichaton's father
  • Khoibam Homeshwori as Ichaton's mother
  • Pukhrambam Santoshini as Thagoi
  • R.K. Sorojini as Ibothoi's mother
  • Samjetsabam Mangoljao[4] as Secretary
  • Monali as Ibothoi's sister
  • Kipjen
  • Kamal
  • L. Nanaocha
  • Ashok Phamdong
  • Hemchand Ningthoujam
  • Naoroibam Romen

Soundtrack

Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the film and Romi Meitei wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Wakhalgee.[5] The video of the song in the film is directed by Ajit Ningthouja. Pushparani Huidrom sung the female version of the song.[6]

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Wakhalgee"Romi MeiteiSorri SenjamBonium Thokchom06:35
Total length:6:35

Accolades

The movie won an award at the 11th MANIFA 2023.[7]

Award Category Winner's name Result Ref.
11th MANIFA 2023 Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male Chakpram Rameshchandra (Edhou) Won [8][9][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Blessing ceremony of 'Awaiba Mapu' held". e-pao.net. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  2. ^ "'High time to effectively implement Manipur State Film Policy'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  3. ^ "List of feature films certified in 2021" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Manipuri Actor Mangoljao Samjetsabam Biography, News, ..." nettv4u.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Wakhalgee - Bonium - Official Awaiba Mapu Movie Song". Retrieved 4 October 2024 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "Awaiba Mapu Song - Wakhalgee - Pushparani Huidrom". gaana.com.
  7. ^ "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  9. ^ "MANIFA 2023: 'Akangba Nachom' wins Best Feature Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
  10. ^ "11th MANIFA-2023 on March 25". e-pao.net. Retrieved 4 October 2024.