Eikhoi Pabunggi

Eikhoi Pabunggi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHemanta Khuman
Written byBinoranjan Oinam
Produced byBigyani Hidangmayum
Bachan Chongtham
StarringDenny Likmabam
Bala Hijam
Leishangthem Tonthoi
Biju Ningombam
Eshita Yengkhom
Ithoi Oinam
Suraj Sharma Laimayum
Pilot Naorem
Mukabala (Loya) Maibam
CinematographyMohon Kangla
Edited byBiju
Music byRahul Blue
Boi Malangba
Production
company
Nilahari Films
Distributed bySH360 Pictures
Release date
  • 17 September 2016 (2016-09-17)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Eikhoi Pabunggi (English: Of Our Father) is a 2016 multi-starrer comedy Manipuri film directed by Hemanta Khuman and written by Binoranjan Oinam.[1][2] The film features Denny Likmabam, Leishangthem Tonthoi, Bala Hijam, Eshita Yengkhom, Biju Ningombam, Ithoi Oinam, Suraj Sharma Laimayum, Pilot Naorem and Mukabala (Loya) Maibam in the lead roles.[3][4][5] The film was released on 17 September 2016 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal.[6]

It was also released at Delhi University Conference Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi, on 1 October 2016.[7]

Synopsis

Sanatombi passed away too early leaving her three sons. Thabal raises them as a single parent. When they grow up, they fall for their teacher Engellei. She turns out to be their father's girlfriend.

Cast

  • Bala Hijam as Huidrom Engellei Chanu
  • Denny Likmabam as Thabal, Sanatombi's husband
  • Leishangthem Tonthoi as Sanatombi
  • Eshita Yengkhom
  • Biju Ningombam
  • Ithoi Oinam
  • Suraj Sharma Laimayum as Pikpik, Sanatombi's son
  • Mukabala (Loya) Maibam as Sanatombi's son
  • Pilot (Prince) Naorem as Tondang, Sanatombi's son
  • Idhou as Thanil, Thabal's father
  • R.K. Sorojini as Tharik, Thabal's mother
  • Surjit Saikhom as Okram Ibotombi Singh
  • Rina as Chombi, Ibotombi's wife
  • Ratan Lai

Production

This film is the second production of Nilahari Films after critically acclaimed Eidee Kadaida (Where Am I). It is presented by Father Mother.

Soundtrack

Rahul Blue and Boi Malangba composed the soundtrack for the film and Abung Wai and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu), Mikup Khuding Khalli Eina and Khubak Khunam. Upon the official release of the video song Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu) in digital platforms on 2 December 2015, many used to comment that the song picturisation was a copy from Gerua song for the Bollywood movie Dilwale, but the director of the film Hemanta Khuman denied saying that the song, and consequently the film starting shooting prior to the Bollywood movie.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu)"Abung WaiRahul Blue and Boi MalangbaLinda, Sorri Senjam, Sushmita Mangshatabam, Bitan Chongtham, Chitra Pangabam, Yumnam Suren, Pushparani Huidrom05:24
2."Khubak Khunam"Abung WaiRahul Blue and Boi MalangbaRaj Elangbam04:44
3."Mikup Khuding Khalli Eina"Binoranjan OinamRahul Blue and Boi MalangbaPushparani Huidrom & Johnson Aboi04:44
Total length:14:52

References

  1. ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi (Hemanta Khuman) – Info View". indiancine.ma.
  2. ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi on Facebook" – via Facebook.
  3. ^ Gurumayum, Williams (16 December 2016). "Pirated DVD Disc Seized". Imphal Times.
  4. ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi :: Behind the Scenes - Part 1". e-pao.org.
  5. ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi :: Behind the Scenes - Part 2". e-pao.org.
  6. ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi (2016) movie posters - MoviePosterDB". www.movieposterdb.com.
  7. ^ "New Delhi Screening: Eikhoi Pabunggi". allevents.in.