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Thambal: The Legacy of Celestial Flower

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Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDatamo Sharma
Written byBiseshwar Philem
Produced byAshalata Oinam
StarringPinky Saikhom
Avi Khundrakpam
Lamnganbi Laishram
Suraj Ngashepam
CinematographyNandaraj Philem
Edited byNandaraj Philem
Music byAmarjit Lourembam
Production
company
Kangleiwood Cinema
Distributed byKangleiwood Cinema
Release date
  • 2024 (2024)
Running time
153 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower (English: Lotus) is a 2024 Manipuri film written by Biseshwar Philem and directed by Datamo Sharma.[1][2] Produced by Ashalata Oinam under the banner of Kangleiwood Cinema, it stars Pinky Saikhom, Avi Khundrakpam, Lamnganbi Laishram and Suraj Ngashepam in the lead roles.[3] The film was certified by CBFC in 2023.[4] It was slated to be released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound on 17 November 2024, but was postponed indefinitely due to the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur.

Plot

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The film revolves around a lone woman survivor who inhabit in the Loktak Lake. She starts to make yarn from lotus stalks and becomes an entrepreneur.

Cast

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  • Pinky Saikhom
  • Avi Khundrakpam as Chingkhei
  • Suraj Ngashepam
  • Lamnganbi Laishram
  • Heisnam Ongbi Indu
  • Ningthoujam Rina
  • Brahmacharimayum Roji
  • Moramba
  • Khuman Karam
  • Rimash
  • Aboy

Soundtrack

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The film has two songs, which are titled Chatliba Lambi and Chellu Maang Thaana Mioiba. They are sung by Amarjit Lourembam, Pushparani Huidrom and Nganthoibi Ningthoujam and additional vocal was done by Johnson Aboi Yengkhom. Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack, mixing and mastering was done by Wilson Ningthemcha and AK Khuman wrote the lyrics.[5]

Accolades

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Award Category Winner's name Result Ref.
Prag Cine Awards 2024 Best Feature Film (North East) Producer:
Ashalata Oinam
Director:
Datamo Sharma
Won [6][7]
Best Actor - Male (North East) Avi Khundrakpam Won
Best Director (North East) Datamo Sharma Nominated
Best Actor - Female (North East) Pinky Saikhom Nominated
Best Actor - Male (North East) Suraj Ngashepam Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Films certified in 2023" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Thambal – The legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award : 18th feb24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines – E-Pao.net". www.manipur.org. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  4. ^ "CBFC Certification data for movies in Manipuri language (Data as of 17 April, 2024)". dataful.in. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Chatliba Lambi - Pinky, Lamnganbi - Amarjit & Pushparani - Offical Thambal Movie Song Release 2022". Retrieved 27 October 2024 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ "Thambal - The legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  7. ^ "'Thambal' bags award at NE Prag Cine-2024". e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.