Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai (English: Partly Mother, Half Child) is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Khoibam Homeshwori and produced by Chingsubam Khumanleima for Luwang Films. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Gurumayum Bonny, Abenao Elangbam, Soma Laishram and Luwangthoibi Chanu. The movie was released on 7 November 2021 at Manipur State Film Development Society in the Palace Compound, Imphal, with MP and titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba attending as the chief guest.[1] It was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[2][3][4][5]
Cast
- Gokul Athokpam as Leibakchao
- Gurumayum Bonny as Sanahal
- Abenao Elangbam as Thambal
- Soma Laishram as Sakhenbi
- Luwangthoibi Chanu as Sajikhombi and Thabatombi (dual role)
- Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) as Lukhoi
- Ningthoujam Jayvidya as Sakhenbi's father
- Takhellambam Lokendra as Sanahal's father
- Khoibam Homeshwori as Sanahal's mother
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Ene
- Khoirom Sangeeta as Teacher
- Santajit
Soundtrack
Nongmaithem Ibomcha and Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film. The lyrics were written by Biramangol Mekola and Rajmani Ayekpam. The two songs in the movie are "Nungshi Nungol Houna Tha" and "Ichadi Chaore".
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nungshi Nungol Houna Tha" | Biramangol Mekola | Nongmaithem Ibomcha | Nongmaithem Ibomcha, Pushparani Huidrom | 05:30 |
| 2. | "Ichadi Chaore" | Rajmani Ayekpam | Nanao Sagolmang | Pushparani Huidrom, Gaganpriya Kabrambam | 04:18 |
| Total length: | 9:48 | ||||
Reception
Writing for The Sangai Express, Rajmani Ayekpam opined that "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai, one of the few films after pandemic is worth mentioning because of both its aesthetic value and entertainment spices."[6]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Child Artist | Luwangthoibi Chanu | Won | [7][8] |
| 10th MANIFA 2022 | Best Supporting Actor - Female | Soma Laishram | Won | [9][10][11] |
| Best Choreography | Thiyam Menaka | Nominated | ||
| Best Lyricist | Biramangol Mekola for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Nongmaithem Ibomcha for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Pushparani Huidrom for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor - Male | Gurumayum Bonny | Nominated |
See also
References
- ^ "Making effort to turn Manipur Cultural University into full-fledged Central university: MP Leishamba Sanajaoba". Imphal Free Press. 8 November 2021.
- "MP reiterates commitment to upgrade MUC". The Sangai Express. 8 November 2021.
- "MP Sanajaoba stresses on child development". The Morning Bell. - ^ "Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
- ^ James Khangembam. "The Sangai Film Festival, 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ Ayekpam, Rajmani (20 April 2022). "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai – A Film Review". The Sangai Express.
- ^ "In pics: Guv distributes 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022". eastmojo.com. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "10th MANIFA film festival on May 15". e-pao.net. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Thouna Film, Film Forum Manipur to hold 10th MANIFA on May 15". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists Honored In 26 Categories". hynews.in. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
External links
- "IMA MACHET ICHA TANGKHAI Trailer" – via YouTube.
