Larei Lathup

Larei Lathup
Theatrical release poster
Directed byOjitbabu Ningthoujam
Written byOjitbabu Ningthoujam
Produced bySanayai
StarringSilheiba Ningthoujam
Ithoi Oinam
CinematographySanjoy Chingangbam
Edited byHei Sanjit
Music byNanao Sagolmang
Production
company
Manira Movies
Distributed byNingthou Films
Release date
  • 13 November 2021 (2021-11-13)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Larei Lathup is a 2021 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam.[1][2] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles.[3] The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 13 November 2021.[4] It was the opening film (fiction) at the Festival of Cinemas of Manipur 2022, a 15-day long multi-lingual film festival organised by MSFDS in April 2022.[5][6][7]

Larei Lathup was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[8][9][10][11]

Cast

  • Silheiba Ningthoujam as Khoiraba
  • Ithoi Oinam as Leirang
  • Idhou as Elangbam Pheijao
  • Lilabati Chanam as Shija
  • Laishram Prakash as Shija's husband
  • Prem Sharma as Maiba
  • Lamnganbi Laishram

Soundtrack

AK Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ojitbabu Ningthoujam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Urure Phajaba Maithong.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Urure Phajaba Maithong"Ojitbabu NingthoujamAK YangoiAK Yangoi04:46
Total length:4:46

Accolades

The film won 11 awards out of the 14 nominations at the 10th MANIFA 2022.[12][13]

Award Category Winner's name Result Ref.
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer)
Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director) 		Won [14]
10th MANIFA 2022 Best Feature Film Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer)
Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director) 		Won [15][16]
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male Silheiba Ningthoujam Won
Best Direction Ojitbabu Ningthoujam Won
Best Story Ojitbabu Ningthoujam Won
Best Audiography Hei Sanjit Won
Best Costume Galif Pa Won
Best Background Score Nanao Sagolmang Won
Best Cinematography Sanjoy Chingangbam Won
Best Editing Hei Sanjit Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) Won
Best Child Artiste Lamnganbi Laishram Won
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female Ithoi Oinam Nominated
Best Screenplay Ojitbabu Ningthoujam Nominated
Best Art Director Hei Sanjit Nominated

See also

References

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  2. ^ "15-day multilingual 'Festival of Cinemas of Manipur' begins". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  3. ^ "MANIFA distributes awards after 2-year gap". The Morning Bell.[permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "FILMS 2021.xlsx - CBFC" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Festival of Manipur cinemas kicks off". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  6. ^ "15-day long Festival of Cinemas of Manipur begins". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  7. ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
  10. ^ James Khangembam. "The Sangai Film Festival, 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  11. ^ "Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  12. ^ "10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists Honored In 26 Categories". hynews.in. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  13. ^ Chronicle News Service. "MANIFA: Larei Lathup bags best feature film award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  14. ^ ""Eikhoigi Yum" declared Best Feature Film at 14th Manipur State Film Award 2022". thenortheastaffairs.com. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  15. ^ "10th MANIFA film festival on May 15". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
  16. ^ "Thouna Film, Film Forum Manipur to hold 10th MANIFA on May 15". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 7 May 2022.