Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba

Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Homen D' Wai
Written by	Homen D' Wai
Produced by	Premjit Naoroibam Kenedy Naoroibam
Starring	Gurumayum Bonny Bala Hijam
Cinematography	Mohon Kangla
Edited by	K. Bimol Sharma
Music by	Aphao Surmani (Rishi) Sharma Audiography: Keithellakpam Khojit
Production companies	Kangla Films, Manipur
Distributed by	Kangla Films, Manipur
Release date	17 December 2011 (2011-12-17)
Running time	139 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba (lit. 'Mad Bachelor of Yaiskul') is a 2011 Manipuri film written and directed by Homen D' Wai.[1] It is produced by Premjit Naoroibam and Kenedy Naoroibam, and presented by Anita Naoroibam.[2] It stars Gurumayum Bonny as the titular protagonist with Bala Hijam in the lead roles.[3][4][5] The background score of the film was given by Surmani (Rishi).[6] The film was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal on 17 December 2011 and screened in different theatres of Manipur in February 2012, including Friends Talkies, Paona Bazar. The movie garnered wide critical acclaim upon its release and was a 2012 hit film of Manipur. It was re-released at Tanthapolis Cinema, Lamphel on 13 October 2024.[7]

Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba was screened at the three-day Manipuri Film Festival 2024 organised by Heritage Art and Culture Centre (HACC) at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in March 2024.[8][9] The line Dashanihe, by Taa Kaboklei Inaocha from the film, became a symbol of humour and irony till today.[10][11]

Plot

Sanatombi is a studious, simple man from Yaiskul. When he returns home from his school boarding, he crosses path with Majaru, a Kabui girl. Sanatombi falls for her. Taking help from the local men like Kaboklei Inaocha and Kokphai, he transformed himself into Yo Sanatombi just to impress Majaru.

Majaru takes the opportunity and plays with Sanatombi but the latter is completely blinded by love. When he learns the truth on April Fool's Day, he suffers from severe depression. With his parents' support and love, he is able to completely recover from it. He does not lose heart and begins to resume his focus on studies. When his hard work and dedication bears fruit, he gives the credit to Majaru. She regrets her past actions and ask Sanatombi for forgiveness.

Cast

• Gurumayum Bonny as Sanatombi
• Bala Hijam as Majaru
• R.K. Sanajaoba as R.K. Sanajaoba, Sanatombi's father
• Star Kamei as Kamei, Majaru's Father
• Heisnam Ongbi Indu as R.K. Tharo Shija, Sanatombi's mother
• Thokchom Ibomcha as Kaboklei Inaocha
• Gandhi Kangla as Kokphai
• Ritu as Majaru's friend
• Nirupama as Majaru's friend

Accolades

Yaiskulgee Pakhang Angaoba won Best Feature Film Award in 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 and 12 other awards including Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Director awards.[12][13]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
8th Manipur State Film Festival, 2013	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Bala Hijam	Won
	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male	Gurumayum Bonny	Won
	Best Director	Homen D' Wai	Won
	Best Feature Film	Director: Homen D' Wai Producers: Premjit Naoroibam & Kenedy Naoroibam	Won
	Best Story	Kangla Films Manipur	Won
	Best Screenplay	Homen D' Wai	Won
	Best Male Playback Singer	Aphao Yumnam	Won
	Best Lyricist	Homen D' Wai	Won
	Best Costume	Galif Pa	Won
	Best Make-Up	Gyanand	Won
	Best Editing	K. Bimal Sharma	Won
	Best Audiography	Keithellakpam Khojit	Won
	Best Music Director	Surmani (Rishi) & Aphao Yumnam	Won

Soundtrack

Aphao and Surmani (Rishi) Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nakhoi Khulgi Thonggaldani and Nungsi Nangbu Keida Leige.[14] They were among the hit song numbers of 2012.[15]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Nakhoi Khulgi Thonggaldani"	Homen D' Wai	Aphao	Aphao, Sarita Gazmer	06:31
2.	"Nungsi Nangbu Keida Leige"	Homen D' Wai	Surmani (Rishi) Sharma	Gurumayum Bonny, Sarita Gazmer	04:55
Total length:					11:26

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