Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower
Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower | |
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Directed by | Datamo Sharma |
Written by | Biseshwar Philem |
Produced by | Ashalata Oinam |
Starring | Pinky Saikhom Avi Khundrakpam Lamnganbi Laishram Suraj Ngashepam |
Cinematography | Nandaraj Philem |
Edited by | Nandaraj Philem |
Music by | Amarjit Lourembam |
Production company | Kangleiwood Cinema |
Distributed by | Kangleiwood Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Meiteilon (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 is slated to be released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound on 17 November 2024.
Plot
[edit]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
[edit]- Pinky Saikhom
- Avi Khundrakpam as Chingkhei
- Suraj Ngashepam
- Lamnganbi Laishram
- Heisnam Ongbi Indu
- Ningthoujam Rina
- Brahmacharimayum Roji
- Moramba
- Khuman Karam
- Rimash
- Aboy
Soundtrack
[edit]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
[edit]Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
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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
[edit]- ^ "Films certified in 2023" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Thambal - The Legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "CBFC Certification data for movies in Manipuri language (Data as of 17 April, 2024)". dataful.in. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "Chatliba Lambi - Pinky, Lamnganbi - Amarjit & Pushparani - Offical Thambal Movie Song Release 2022". Retrieved 27 October 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Thambal - The legacy of Celestial Flower wins Best Northeast Feature Film award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "'Thambal' bags award at NE Prag Cine-2024". e-pao.net. Retrieved 24 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.