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Phijigee Mani
Phijigee Mani (English: My Only Gem; also written as Phijigi Mani) is a 2011 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam, co-written and produced by Takhelchangbam Ongbi Medha Sharmi, under the banner of Radha Govind Films.[2] It stars an ensemble cast including Gurumayum Bonny, Abenao Elangbam and Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi.[3] It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri and Best Supporting Actress (Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi) awards at the 59th National Film Awards.[4][5] Phijigee Mani was also selected for Indian Panorama of 42nd International Film Festival of India 2011.[6][7] Phijigee Mani was screened at Habitat Film Festival 2012, New Delhi.[8] It was also screened in the North-East Film Festival 2014 held at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.[9][10][11] SynopsisWhen job, time and situation snatches her only son away from her lap, Sanajaoba's mother longed for her gem to come back. Yaiphabee, Sanajaoba's younger sister, acts as a catalyst to bridge the strained relationship between Sanajaoba and his mother. A slice of the evolving socio-political scenario of Manipur (and the northeast at large) is captured through the lens of Sanajaoba's family. ,_in_Panaji,_Goa_on_December_01,_2011.jpg) Cast
AccoladesLeishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 59th National Film Awards.[12][13] The movie also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri.[14] The citation for the National Award reads, "For a sensitive depiction of the complex displacements that are occurring today in the North Eastern states. The director shows in the most graceful manner the consequences of displaced socio-political priorities which dislodge the young and disturb traditional family moorings and the even more ancient tribal societal systems". ,_at_the_59th_National_Film_Awards_function.jpg) References
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