Ashangba Nongjabi
| Ashangba Nongjabi | |
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| Directed by | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| Written by | M. K. Binodini Devi |
| Produced by | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| Starring | Bhogen Lingjelthoibi Ningthoujam Rina |
| Cinematography | Irom Maipak |
| Edited by | Leichiklen |
| Music by | Aribam Syam Sharma |
Production company | Aribam Syam Sharma Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 63 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
Ashangba Nongjabi (English: Crimson Rainclouds) is a 2003 Manipuri film written by M. K. Binodini Devi.[1][2] It is produced and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.[3] Bhogen, Lingjelthoibi and Ningthoujam Rina played lead roles in the movie. The movie is based on M. K. Binodini Devi's 1966 play of the same title.[4] The play draws on the playwright’s interactions with Ramkinkar Baij, the eminent sculptor, with whom she studied in Santiniketan, and who has left behind a whole suite of sculptures and paintings of Binodini.[5]
Synopsis
[edit]Gautam, an artist, determined to uphold his freedom, is torn between his two loves, both only too gentle in their demands, and yet deeply caring. A sensitive man, he chooses art, knowing full well that he lets them down. While Indu would like him to change his lifestyle just a little bit, for recognition and comfort, Keinatombi would be happy to give him the little care and comfort that she thinks he needs for his art. For the time being at least, Gautam would go with her.
Cast
[edit]- Bhogen as Gautam
- Lingjelthoibi as Indu
- Ningthoujam Rina as Keinatombi
- Kangabam Tomba as Indu's Uncle
- Huirem Manglem as Gautam's customer
Books
[edit]In 1967, a collection of three plays by M. K. Binodini Devi under the title Ashangba Nongjabi was published. A book on the English translation of the play named as Crimson Rainclouds by L. Somi Roy, the writer's son, was also published.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Binodini's Women: The three strong characters of My Son, My Precious". The Indian Express. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "The Maharaj Kumari Binodini Devi Foundation,IMASI,imasi,imasi.org". imasi.org. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ Roy, Somi (25 July 2017). "Manipuri Learning Module: Binodini's Asangba Nongjabi (Manipuri in Roman)". zenodo.org. doi:10.5281/zenodo.839521.
- ^ "Remembering Imasi: Translator of Binodini's Celebrated Novel Profiles the Range of Works of the Author". www.fpsjreview.in. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ b'Binodini (2017). "b'Asangba Nongjabi'". UNT Digital Library (in Manipuri). Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "Huntre, RePlay, Hun-tré! - International Manipur Projects, Imphal, Manipur". www.huntre.org. Retrieved 21 April 2021.