Nungshi Keithel

Nungshi Keithel
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Mangal Chabungbam
Screenplay by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Story by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Produced by	Sunil Thokchom
Starring	Silheiba Ningthoujam Biju Ningombam
Cinematography	Regan Kh.
Edited by	Balli
Music by	Tony Aheibam Background Score: Tenao HD
Production company	Ngangkhaleima Pictures
Distributed by	Ngangkhaleima Pictures
Release date	26 December 2021 (2021-12-26)
Running time	105 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Nungshi Keithel (English: Romantic Market) is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Mangal Chabungbam and produced by Sunil Thokchom under the banner of Ngangkhaleima Pictures.[1][2] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Biju Ningombam in the lead roles.[3][4] The movie was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound on 26 December 2021.[5] The film is an adaptation of Ranjit Ningthouja's famous Shumang leela Maogi Ebai. It was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[6][7][8][9]

Synopsis

The film sketches the love story of Leishemba Meitei and Rengamla Keishing that transcends religious, cultural, ethnic and geographical diversities.

Cast

• Silheiba Ningthoujam as Leishemba Meitei aka Yaima
• Biju Ningombam as Rengamla Keishing aka Lily
• Gurumayum Bonny as Amei Keishing
• Sushitra Wangkhem as Air Hostess, Leishemba's sister-in-law
• Medha Konthoujam as Amei Keishing's wife
• Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) as Rengamla's father
• Ningthoujam Jayvidya as Leishemba's father
• Moirangthem Sunil Myboy as Michael
• Moirangthem Roshni as Mary
• Ibomcha as Meitankeishingbam Thoiba Meitei

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Mangal Chabungbam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Poklubana.[10] The lyrics translation for the Tangkhul part was done by Guru Rewben Mashangva.[11]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Poklubana"	Mangal Chabungbam	Tony Aheibam	Nimshimphi Muivah, Arbin Soibam	05:32
Total length:					5:32

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Ref.
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Biju Ningombam	[12][13]

References

1. "List of feature films certified in 2021" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
2. "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced - April 03 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
3. "Governor distributes film awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
4. "14th Manipur State Film Award: Eikhoigi Yum wins best feature film title". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
5. "'Nungshi Keithel' feature film to be released at MeSo Tv app". Ukhrul Times. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
6. "Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
7. "Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
8. James Khangembam. "The Sangai Film Festival, 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
9. "Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
10. "Poklubana - Arbin Soibam - Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
11. "Poklubana Official Song NUNGSHI KEITHEL - Silheiba & Biju - Nimshimphi Muivah & Arbin Soibam". 24 December 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via YouTube.
12. "In pics: Guv distributes 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022". www.eastmojo.com. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
13. "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 8 October 2024.