Khurai Angaobi
| Khurai Angaobi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sudhir Kangjam |
| Written by | Sudhir Kangjam |
| Produced by | Jugeshori Sairem |
| Starring | Soma Laishram Gokul Athokpam Biju Ningombam Hamom Sadananda |
| Cinematography | Radhamohon |
| Edited by | Yoimayai Mongsaba VFX: MP |
| Music by | Rahul Blue Background Score: Jeetenkumar Naorem |
Production company | Sairem Art Creation |
| Distributed by | Sairem Art Creation |
Release date |
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Running time | 146 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
Khurai Angaobi (English: Khurai's Mad Lady) is a 2019 Manipuri film written and directed by Sudhir Kangjam.[1] It is produced by Jugeshori Sairem under the banner of Sairem Art Creation. The film stars Soma Laishram, Gokul Athokpam, Biju Ningombam and Hamom Sadananda in the lead roles. The movie was premiered at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on 5 October 2019.[2]
The movie met with piracy issues in May and June 2020.[3][4] Khurai Angaobi was banned by Film Forum Manipur in 2020 following complaints that the film tried to show Khurai women in a bad light.[5] The ban was removed after proper understanding was reached.
Synopsis
[edit]An unfortunate incident leads Nganthoi to paint in her mind a very bad image of Ningthem. The latter also judges Nganthoi giving her an obnoxious tag that have the potential to give a very wrong impression about the women of her locality in general. In due course of time, both realise that their prejudices are utterly wrong. They accept their mistakes and fall for one another. When their marriage is about to take place, Nganthoi faces another obstacle in her life. Ningthem gets to know about it and helps in solving the problem. Thaba's unrequited love for Ningthem finds solace in accepting Lanchenba's love for her.
Cast
[edit]- Soma Laishram as Nganthoi
- Gokul Athokpam as Ningthem
- Biju Ningombam as Thaba
- Hamom Sadananda as Lanchenba
- Ratan Lai as Nganthoi's brother
- Idhou as Nganthoi's father
- Thoudam Ongbi Modhubala as Nganthoi's mother
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Thaba's mother
- Surjit Saikhom as Ningthem's friend
- Avi Khundrakpam as Police
- Rajkumar Sushant
Soundtrack
[edit]Rahul Blue composed the songs for the movie. Sudhir Kangjam and Ajit Ningthouja wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Yenglaroi Eidi and Penna Teibiro.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Yenglaroi Eidi" | Sudhir Kangjam | Rahul Blue | Arbin Soibam, Pushparani Huidrom | 05:46 |
| 2. | "Penna Teibiro" | Ajit Ningthouja | Rahul Blue | Hamom Sadananda, Surma Chanu | 06:10 |
| Total length: | 11:56 | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Stereotyping remarks made against women in film Khurai Angaobi". e-pao.net. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Khurai Angaobi - Home". Retrieved 3 July 2021 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Three arrested for pirating Manipuri film 'Khurai Angaobi'". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "9 held for distributing pirated film copies". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ "Feature film 'Khurai Angaobi' banned indefinitely". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 3 July 2021.