Thasi Thanou
| Thasi Thanou | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu) |
| Screenplay by | Eepu |
| Story by | Dr. Jayanta |
| Produced by | M. Loyanganbi Chanu |
| Starring | Huirem Seema Denny Likmabam Lairenjam Olen Leishangthem Tonthoi |
| Cinematography | L. Rajesh |
| Edited by | Henry Salam |
| Music by | Jeeten Khaidem Background score: Sh. Shubash Sharma and A. Surmani Sharma |
Production company | Eeraba Pictures |
| Distributed by | Eeraba Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Thasi Thanou is a 2010 Manipuri film written by Dr. Jayanta and directed by Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu).[1][2] The film is produced by M. Loyanganbi Chanu under the banner of Eeraba Pictures.[3] It stars Huirem Seema, Denny Likmabam, Lairenjam Olen and Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead roles.[4][5] The movie was released at Friends Talkies, Imphal in 2010.[6] The DVDs of Thasi Thanou were released post Seema's demise in September 2011.[7] The film won an award at the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.[8]
Plot
[edit]The film tells the story of Thagoi who answers to the spiritual calling and becomes a Maibi. This gives solace to the otherwise bitter, unforgettable past she experienced in her life.
Cast
[edit]- Huirem Seema as Thagoi
- Denny Likmabam as Lanchenba, Thagoi's love interest
- Lairenjam Olen as Ibomcha, Farmer from Seijang
- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Memthoi
- Wangkhem Lalitkumar as Thagoi's father
- Ayekpam Shanti as Thagoi's mother
- Akshaykumar as Psychiatrist
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi
- Angou as Achouba, Thagoi's brother
- Manglembi as Thagoi's sister-in-law
- Y. Chaiba
- Reena as Maibi
- Samjetsabam Sonia as Baby Thagoi
- Thokchom Ibomcha as Ibomcha's friend
- Benu
- Rangilal
- Happy Rajen as Ibomcha's friend
- Tayenjam Mema as Maibi
- Laimayum Bolex as Thagoi's son
Soundtrack
[edit]Jeeten Khaidem composed the soundtrack for the film and Anand Bhushan and Jeeten Khaidem wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Waheina Phongdokpa Ngamdrabasu and Thawaigidi Thawai Oiba Nangni.
Accolades
[edit]Huirem Seema won the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award for her role in the film at 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.[9] The award was given posthumously.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SSS MANIFA 2012 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Huirem Seema | Won | [10] |
| Best Feature Film | Producer: M. Loyanganbi Chanu Director: Eepu |
Nominated | ||
| Best Direction | Eepu | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Sarita Gazmer | Nominated | ||
| 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 | Best Supporting Actor | Lairenjam Olen | Won | [11] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Leishangthem Tonthoi | Won | ||
| Best Art Direction | Homen Rajkumar | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ Gurumayam, William (3 March 2016). "Renowned Film Maker of Manipur Brutally Assaulted; Left for Death". Imphal Times.
- ^ Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
- ^ Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Olen - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
- ^ Ngangbam, Amukhomba (4 July 2013). "Actor Olen : a much loved actor of the people". Manipurtimes.
- ^ Kongbam, Meghachandra (17 November 2018). "'Cinema is slowly dying in Manipur'". The Hindu.
- ^ Sobhapati Samom. "Manipur filmstar Seema no more". Assam Tribune. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ "8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024.