Akangba Nachom
| Akangba Nachom | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Inaocha Khundrakpam |
| Screenplay by | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Story by | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Produced by | Reshi Thokchom |
| Starring | Silheiba Ningthoujam Artina Thoudam |
| Cinematography | Tommy Hodam Sushil Sinkap |
| Edited by | Inaocha Khundrakpam |
| Music by | Rahul Blue |
Production company | Evening Star Films |
| Distributed by | D.I.S. Construction Material Private Limited |
Release date |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Akangba Nachom is a 2022 Manipuri film written by Binoranjan Oinam and directed by Inaocha Khundrakpam.[1] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Artina Thoudam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 23 October 2022.[2][3]
Plot
[edit]Likla is an actress from an affluent family and, against their wishes, marries Athoiba, a celebrated photographer. Things change when Athoiba opposes Likla's decision to pursue acting.
Cast
[edit]- Silheiba Ningthoujam as Athoiba
- Artina Thoudam as Likla
- Diya Khwairakpam
- Philem Puneshori as Likla's mother
- Nityaibi as Athoiba's father
- Ningthoujam Rina as Athoiba's mother
- Merina Laishangbam
- Yumnam Arun
- Devita Urikhinbam
- Prasanta Oinam as Athoiba's friend
- Oinam Gyaneswori as Doctor
Soundtrack
[edit]Rahul Blue and Vivek Aly Chongtham composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Sumhatle, Pirage Pirage and Akangba Nachom.[4][5]
| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sumhatle" | Rahul Blue | Aj Maisnam, Pushparani Huidrom | 04:35 |
| 2. | "Pirage Pirage" | Vivek Aly Chongtham | Surma Chanu, Arbin Soibam, Aj Maisnam, Kenedy Khuman | 05:20 |
| 3. | "Akangba Nachom" | Rahul Blue | Pushparani Huidrom | 04:55 |
| Total length: | 14:50 | |||
Accolades
[edit]The film won two awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023.[6][7]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Supporting Actor - Male | Diya Khwairakpam | Won | [8][9][10] |
| Best Audiography (Sound Design) | Inaocha Khundrakpam | Won | ||
| 11th MANIFA 2023 | Best Feature Film | Reshi Thokchom (Producer) Inaocha Khundrakpam (Director) |
Won | [11][12][13] |
| Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male | Silheiba Ningthoujam | Won | ||
| Best Direction | Inaocha Khundrakpam | Won | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Pushparani Huidrom for the song "Akangba Nachom" | Won | ||
| Best Art Direction | Ady Yengkokpam | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography | Tommy Hodam Sushil Sinkap |
Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Binoranjan Oinam | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Diya Khwairakpam | Nominated | ||
| Best Music Direction | Rahul Blue | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Inaocha Khundrakpam | Nominated | ||
| Best Audiography | Inaocha Khundrakpam | Nominated | ||
| Best Story | Binoranjan Oinam | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Artina Thoudam | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Negative Role | Philem Puneshori | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Akangba Nachom released". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Akangba Nachom (2022) - Movie - BookMyShow". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Akangba Nachom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". wynk.in.
- ^ "Akangba Nachom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs". gaana.com.
- ^ "'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 21 September 2024.
- ^ "'15th Manipur State Film Awards held". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' sweeps top honors clinching best feature film award at 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023". www.indiatodayne.in. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipur: 90-yr-old filmmaker receives Lifetime Achievement Award". www.eastmojo.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipur State Film Awards declared; M Nilamani wins Lifetime Achievement Award". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "MANIFA 2023: 'Akangba Nachom' wins Best Feature Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "11th MANIFA-2023 on March 25". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
- ^ "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 26 October 2024.