Laman Ama (English: A Vengeance Story) is a 2018 Manipuri film directed by Sanad Aribam and produced by Rajeshwar Aribam, under the banner of Fast Forward Films.[1] It stars Raju Nong, Saroja Devi Chongtham and Hemlet in the lead roles. It is a Manipuri thriller film. It is adapted from Randy Oliver's Angle of Deflection. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS), Imphal on 14 October 2018.[2] The movie was selected in the 11th International Guwahati Film Festival 2018.[3]
The blessing ceremony was held at Khagempalli Huidrom Leikai on 3 October 2015.[4][5]
Synopsis
A single mother with a shady past rises against all odds to avenge her daughter.
Cast
- Raju Nong (Adhikarimayum Raju) as Thouba
- Saroja Devi Chongtham as Ngambi
- Hemlet as Pabung
- Sky Anoubam
- Paul Haokip
- Dhumga Kshetrimayum as Kanhai
- Jotin
Accolades
Saroja Devi Chongtham won the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019.[6]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Saroja Devi Chongtham | Won |
| Best Cinematography | Arjun Ningthemcha | Won | |
| 4th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards 2020 | Best Art Direction | Sanad Aribam | Won |
| Best Cinematography | Arjun Ningthemcha | Won | |
| 8th SSS MANIFA 2019[7] | Best Lyricist | Irengbam Thawan | Won |
| Best Music Director | Karnajit | Won | |
| Best Editing | Sanad Aribam | Won | |
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Irengbam Thawan | Won | |
| Best Feature Film | Producer: Dr. Rajeshwar Sharma Aribam Director: Sanad Aribam |
Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Saroja Devi Chongtham | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Arjun Ningthemcha | Nominated | |
| Best Make-Up | Kangana S. | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Sanad Aribam | Nominated | |
| Best Direction | Sanad Aribam | Nominated |
Soundtrack
Denson Salam and Karnajit composed the soundtrack for the film and Kenedy Khuman and Irengbam Thawan wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Minambani and Aroobana Mataida. The stop motion technique is used to create the video for the song Minambani.[8] The mixing and mastering is done by Bibid Sh. The song was recorded at MS Recording.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Minambani" | Kenedy Khuman | Denson Salam | Kenedy Khuman | 03:14 |
| 2. | "Aroobana Mataida" | Irengbam Thawan | Karnajit | Irengbam Thawan | 05:32 |
| Total length: | 8:46 | ||||
Reception
Chitra Ahanthem of Imphal Free Press opined that "Laman Ama is definitely a film worth watching".[9]
References
- ^ Kashyap, Archita (8 June 2019). "As northeastern cinema gains visibility at international film festivals, a look at what's driving the change". Firstpost. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Laman Ama screened at Chandigarh : 09th apr19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Laman Ama selected for 11th International Guwahati Film Festival : 11th dec18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ Gurumayum, Maheshwar (4 October 2015). "Film Muhurut of 'Laman Ama' held - Imphal Times". Imphal Times. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Hueiyen Lanpao | Official Website Manipur Daily". Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "Yengkhom Roma awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 13th Mami Numit 20190411". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Minambani: Laman Ama Song - MAMI TAIBANG" – via YouTube.
- ^ Ahanthem, Chitra (14 October 2018). "Laman Ama: A Film that needs to go far!". Imphal Free Press. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018.
