Tharoi Ahambei Mahao

Tharoi Ahambei Mahao
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Khoibam Homeshwori
Screenplay by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Story by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Produced by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Starring	Silheiba Ningthoujam Ithoi Oinam
Cinematography	Regan Kh.
Edited by	Regan Kh.
Music by	Amarjit Lourembam
Production company	Home Films Manipur
Distributed by	Home Films Manipur
Release date	30 April 2022 (2022-04-30)
Running time	119 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Tharoi Ahambei Mahao is a 2022 Manipuri film written and produced by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Khoibam Homeshwori, under the banner of Home Films Manipur.[1] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles.[2] The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 30 April 2022. It is based on the Shumang Kumhei of the same title.[3]

Plot

The film revolves around Nganthoi, who eloped with her lover Ahenba against the wishes of her parents. They did not want Ahenba as he is not from a well-to-do family. But Nganthoi finally proved them to be wrong.

Cast

• Silheiba Ningthoujam as Ahenba
• Ithoi Oinam as Nganthoi
• Idhou as Nongyai, Nganthoi's father
• Khoibam Homeshwori as Leima, Nganthoi's mother
• Ratan Lai as Athoiba, Ahenba's brother
• Santosh Athokpam as Saphaba, Ahenba's father
• Rajkumari Romila as Leibakngakpi
• Moirangthem Sunil Myboy as Muktasana
• Khoirom Sangeeta as Ene

Soundtrack

Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack for the film and Ajit Ningthouja wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Thengnahalle.[4]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Thengnahalle"	Ajit Ningthouja	Amarjit Lourembam	Pushparani Huidrom, Amarjit Lourembam	06:17
Total length:					6:17

Accolades

The film won three awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023.[5][6]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023	Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment	Ranjit Ningthouja (Producer) Khoibam Homeshwori (Director)	Won	[7][8][9]
	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Ithoi Oinam	Won
	Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist)	Tarun Wang	Won
10th MANIFA 2022	Best Choreography	Thiyam Meneka	Won	[10][11][12]
	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male	Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou)	Nominated

See also

• Awaiba Mapu

References

1. "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' wins best feature film award, 'I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)' bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
2. "'15th Manipur State Film Awards held". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
3. "Tharoi Ahambagi Mahao - Kumhei.com". www.kumhei.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
4. "Thengnahalle (From "Tharoi Ahambei Mahao")". www.jiosaavn.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
5. "15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Results November 14, 2023 - Manipur State Film Development Society, MSFDS". e-pao.net. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
6. "Winners of 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Award declared". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
7. "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' sweeps top honors clinching best feature film award at 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023". www.indiatodayne.in. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
8. "Manipur: 90-yr-old filmmaker receives Lifetime Achievement Award". www.eastmojo.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
9. "Manipur State Film Awards declared; M Nilamani wins Lifetime Achievement Award". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
10. "10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists Honored In 26 Categories". hynews.in. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
11. Chronicle News Service. "MANIFA: Larei Lathup bags best feature film award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
12. "10th MANIFA film festival on May 15". e-pao.net. Retrieved 16 October 2024.