Nongmatang
| Nongmatang | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Suvas E. |
| Produced by |
Ajit Yumnam Brojen Yumnam |
| Written by | Ajit Yumnam |
| Starring |
Rajkumar Kaiku Abenao Elangbam Prity Maibam (National Bravery Awardee) Binitia Devi Ashokumar Geetchandra Priya Nando Sharma Sunita Puinabati Brojendrakumar Somorendro |
| Music by |
Gopi A.K. Yangoi |
| Cinematography |
Manithoi Asem Nanda Ch. |
| Edited by |
Manithoi Asem Dhake |
Production company |
Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol |
| Distributed by | Skyline Pictures |
Release date | 2014 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei |
Nongmatang (English: Only One Day) is a 2014 Manipur film directed by Suvas E. and produced by Ajit Yumnam and Brojen Yumnam, under the banner of Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol and presented by Skyline Pictures. It stars Rajkumar Kaiku, Abenao Elangbam and Prity Maibam in the lead, with Binitia, Ashokumar, Geetchandra, Puinabati, Priya, Nando Sharma, Brojendrakumar, Somorendro and many others playing supporting roles. The story of the film was written by Ajit Yumnam. Nongmatang got selection at the 3rd Delhi International Film Festival 2014.[1]
Cast
- Rajkumar Kaiku as Sir Chinglen
- Abenao Elangbam as Madam Tampha
- Prity Maibam as Mangaleima
- Binitia Devi as Thaja
- Ashokumar as Khuman Maheikol's Principal
- Geetchandra as Thaja's Father
About
The film narrates the story of a girl Mangaleima who stood second position in the HSLCE (High School Leaving Certificate Examination), Manipur. The film starts with Mangaleima explaining to media on how she became successful and was able to stand in the second position. She is supported well by her teachers and friends from school, Chinglen, Tampha and Thaja, particularly Chinglen, who doesn't believe in the habit of students taking up private tuitions, which is increasingly becoming a fashion in the present-day Manipur.
Awards
Nongmatang won many awards at the Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards 2015, including the Best Feature Film Award.[2]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th SSS MANIFA 2015 | Best Feature Film | Suvas E. Ajit Yumnam Brojen Yumnam |
Won |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Rajkumar Kaiku | Won | |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Prity Maibam | Won | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Binitia Devi | Won | |
| Best Story | Ajit Yumnam | Won | |
| Best Costume Designer | Gangarani | Won |
Soundtrack
Gopi and A.K. Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ajit Yumnam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Taibang Meerol Amatta Tadringeido.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Taibang Meerol Amatta Tadringeido" | Ajit Yumnam | Babyrani, Nanaobi | 03:27 |
| Total length: | 3:27 | |||
References
- ↑ "'Nongmatang' for Delhi Film Fest | The Peoples Cronicle". Thepeopleschronicle.in. Retrieved 2016-01-14.
- ↑ "Waikhu gets lion's share in SSS MANIFA film award function". Ifp.co.in. Retrieved 2016-01-14.