Tayai

Tayai
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Directed by	K. Bimal Sharma
Screenplay by	Y. Kumarjit
Story by	Gokul Athokpam
Produced by	Gokul Athokpam
Starring	Gokul Athokpam Kaiku Rajkumar Lairenjam Olen Huirem Seema Prameshwori Laishram Binata
Cinematography	K. Bimal Sharma
Edited by	K. Bimal Sharma
Music by	Ranbir Thouna
Production companies	Subhas and Sons'
Distributed by	Subhas and Sons'
Release date	16 November 2008 (2008-11-16)
Running time	160 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Tayai is a 2008 Manipuri film directed by K. Bimal Sharma and produced by Gokul Athokpam under the banner of Subhas and Sons'.[1][2][3] It stars Gokul Athokpam, Kaiku Rajkumar, Lairenjam Olen, Huirem Seema, Prameshwori and Laishram Binata in the lead roles.[4] The premiere show of the movie was held at Asha Cinema on 16 November 2008.[5]

The film got official selection at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010.[6]

Plot

Tayai aka Yaima is an orphan. He is adopted by Ibochouba's father. He grows up to be a guy of cheerful and joyous nature. An incident happens where Ibochouba's wife Tharo falls victim to the blackmailing done by her ex-lover. It leads to Tharo initially falling into debt trap and later killing her ex-lover. Yaima gets to know about all this and decides to bear the burden. This leads him to be separated from his family. He never hesitates to help his family members wherever possible despite getting the bad name. Tharo finally reveals the truth and the family members regret for what they had done to Yaima.

Cast

• Gokul Athokpam as Yaima
• Lairenjam Olen as Ibochouba
• Kaiku Rajkumar as Mani
• Huirem Seema as Tharo
• Prameshwori as Langlen
• Laishram Binata as Tamphasana
• Gurumayum Priyogopal as Ibochouba's father
• Hidangmayum Guna as Thoiba
• Tayenjam Mema as Shopkeeper
• Heisnam Geeta as Ibochouba's mother
• Benu as Yaima's vehicle owner
• Shougrakpam Hemanta as Teacher
• Rajkumar Amarjeet as Tharo's ex-boyfriend (Guest appearance)
• O. Mangi as Leishabi
• Rojesh
• Rajesh
• Chingkheinganba as Yaima (Child)
• Cleiton as Ibochouba (Child)
• Sneha as Langlen (Child)
• Saya as Tamphasana (Child)

Soundtrack

Ranbir Thouna composed the soundtrack for the film and Biramangol Mekola wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Awabana Saruk Oiraba.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Awabana Saruk Oiraba"	Biramangol Mekola	Ranbir Thouna	Huidrom Nowboy	03:15
Total length:					3:15

References

1. Samudra Gupta Kashyap. "Change in script: films to underground links". The Indian Express. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
2. "7th Manipur film festival from September 11 to 19". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
3. Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
4. Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
5. NaNi. "Tayai - A tale of destitution and lonesomeness, of love found and lost". e-pao.org. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
6. "7th Manipuri Film Festival 2010 kicks off in Imphal". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 20 October 2021.