Nangna Nokpa Yengningi (English: Want to See You Smile) is a 2015 Manipuri film directed by Ajit Ningthouja, written by Herojit Naoroibam and produced by Th. (O) Bedamani Devi, presented by Poknapham. It stars Bonium Thokchom and Soma Laishram[1] in the lead roles. The film was released on 6 November 2015 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT).[2]
Cast
- Bonium Thokchom as Amujao
- Soma Laishram as Memi
- Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri
- Ratan Lai as Pheijao
- Hamom Sadananda as Memi's brother
- Denny Likmabam as Ibohal
- Merina Laishangbam as Memi's sister-in-law
- Laimayum Gaitri as Matouleibi
- Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Amujao's Mother
- Hamom Purnanda
- Suresh Melei
Production
The shooting of the film completed within 10 days. This film is the first production of Real Screen Picture. The blessing ceremony (yaipha thouni thouram) was held on April 17, 2015.[3]
Accolades
The movie bagged three awards at the 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 held by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching and Film Forum Manipur.[4]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 | Best Playback Singer - Male | Bonium Thokchom | Won |
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Pushparani Huidrom | Won | |
| Best Lyrics | Herojit Naoroibam | Won |
Soundtrack
Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack for the film and Herojit Naoroibam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangna Nokpa Yengningi and Nangbu Nungshirure.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nangna Nokpa Yengningi" | Herojit Naoroibam | Amarjit Lourembam | Bonium Thokchom, Pushparani Huidrom | 06:45 |
| 2. | "Nangbu Nungshirure" | Herojit Naoroibam | Amarjit Lourembam | Bonium Thokchom | 05:31 |
| Total length: | 12:16 | ||||
References
- ^ "Soma Laishram Profile in 2014 - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ "Nangna Nokpa Yengningi - Events :: Kumhei". www.kumhei.com.
- ^ "Blessing ceremony of Nangna Nokpa Yengningi held". The People's Chronicle.
- ^ "SSS MANIFA Award Function at Kakching Khullen Ibudhou Khamlangba Laibung - 17 January 2016 :: E-Pao Gallery". www.e-pao.net.
