Manipuri Feature Films Produced Between The Years 1972-1997

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1. Matamgi Manipur, 1972.35 mm B&W. Produced by Karam Monomohan for K.T.Films Private Limited. Based on a story by Arambam Samarendra. Screenplay and direction: DebkumarBose. Music: Aribam SyamSharma. Lyrics: Phulendra and M.K. Binodini. Editing: Madhu Banerjee. Sound recording: Bani Dutta. Playback singers: A. Kamala, Arambam Jamuna and A. Budhachandra.
Casts: G.Ravindra Sharma, Yengkhom Roma, Kangabam Birababu, Rashi, Indira, Beda, Kangabam Tomba, Arambam Lokendra, Aribam Syam Sharma, Amujao and Baby Ameeta with Joshi, Dr.Nara, Mangibabu, Bishwambhar, Landhon, Imo, Ibohanbi, Ashokekumar, Boinao, Momon, Binodkumar, B.N. Patnaik, P. Banerjee, Kanonbala, Bimola, L. Tamani, Memma and Purnamala. The film bagged the Presidents Medal in the 20th National Film Festival in 1972.

2. Brojendragee Luhongba, 1972. 35mm B&W. Produced by S.N.Chand for Sajatia Pictures. Based on a story by Lamabam Kamal. Direction, Screenplay and Music: S.N.Chand. Playback singers: S.N.Chand and Arati Mukherjee. Audiography: Anil Nandan.
Casts: S.N. Chand, Romobala Devi and others. The film bagged the Best Screenplay Award in the first Manipur State Film Festival in 1984.

3. Lamja Parsuram, 1974. 35mm B&W. Produced by G.Narayan Sharma for N.S.Films. Based on a story by Gitchandra Tongbra, Padmashree. Direction & Music: Aribam Syam Sharma. Script: E. Dinamani Singh. Lyrics: Phulendra. Playback singers: Shyam, KhunJoy, A.Kamala. Camera: Sankar Banerjee. Editing: Madhusudan Banerjee. Sound: Mani Rata. Make-up: Debi Haldar.
Casts: Kangabam Tomba, Yengkhom Roma, Beda, Jugeshwar, G.Narayan Sharma, Deven, Manglem and Rashi.

4. Ngak-E-Ko Nangshe, 1974.35mm B&W. Produced by Wangkhem Basanta for Poonam Films. Direction: S.N.Chand. Music: N.Pahari. Playback singers: N.Pahari, Y.Bilashini and Arambam Jamuna.
Casts: Y.Mangibabu, Rajani.

5. Saphabee, 1976. 35mm B&W. Produced by G.Narayan Sharma for N.S.Films. Direction & Music: Aribam Syam Sharma. Story & Screenplay: S.Bormani. Dialogue: G.Joykumar. Art: Swarnarjeet & Birjeet. Editing: Madhusudan Banerjee. Camera: Deojibhai & Madhusudan Banerjee. Sound: Amulya Das. Make-up: Sambhu Das. Playback singers: Shyam, KhunJoy, A.Jamuna, Leibakmacha, Ibetombi and Bimolata.
Casts: Kangabam Tomba, Subadani. The film bagged the Rajat Kamal for Best Regional Film in the 24th National Film Festival in 1976.

6. Khutthang Lamjel, 1979. 35mm B&W. Produced by Thongam Haridas for A.T.Films. Direction, story & screenplay: GitchandraTongbra. Music; N.Pahari. Playback singers: N.Pahari, Geeta, Y.Bilashini and P.Chandrakumar.
Casts: O.Birla, Sobita Devi.

7. Olangthagee Wangmadasoo, 1980. 35mm B&W . Produced by G.Narayan Sharma for N.S.Films. Direction: Aribam Syam Sharma. Story & screenplay: M.K.Binodini. Music: Shyam & Khun Joy. Playback singers: KhunJoy, Hamom Naba, A.Jamuna and A.Shyam. Camera: Deojibhai Pandhiar. Sound: Tomba Sharma. Make-up: Sambhu.
Casts: Kangabam Tomba, Yengkhom Roma, Rashi, Keshoram, Tondon and Joykumar. The film bagged the Rajat Kamal for Best Regional Film in the 27th National Film Festival in 1980.

8. Imagi Ningthem, 1981. 35mm B&W. Produced by Kongbrailatpam Ibohal Sharma for X-Cine Productions. Direction: Aribam Syam Sharma. Story & screenplay: M.K. Binodini. Camera: K.Ibohal. Editing: Madhusudan. Music: Khundrakpam I Joykumar.
Casts: Rashi, Ingudam Mangi, Bhubaneshwari, ) Indrakumar, Jamini, Memcha, Gayatri and Master Leikendra.

The film was awarded the prestigious Grand Prix at Nantes International Film Festival in France in 1981. It bagged the Rajat Kamal for Best Regional Film in the 29th National Film Festival in 1982. It also bagged the National Award for Best Child Actor (Master Leikhendra). The film participated in the New Directors/New Films at New York, and in several other international film festivals at Denver, Locarno, MOMA (New York), London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal and Hong Kong. The most notable of these international film festivals was the Festival of Festivals at Toronto in 1983. The film was screened in Filmotsav *82 at Calcutta. The film also bagged the Best Feature Film award in the first Manipur State Film Festival in 1984.

9. Khonjel, 1981. 35mm B&W. Produced by Moirangthem Nilamani Singh for Anjana Films. Direction and screenplay: M. Nilamani Singh. Lyrics: Thangjam Kora. Music & playback: N.Pahari. Costume & set designer: M.Ibempishak.
Casts: Moirangthem Ashwinikumar, L.Subadani.

10. Wangma Wangma, 1981. 35mm B&W. Produced by Durlab for Eastern Star Films. Direction & screenplay: L.Banka Sharma. Story & Lyrics: L.Shyamsunder Sharma. Music: A.Shyam Singh. Playback singers: A.Shyam, Y.Bilashini.
Casts: Iboyaima, Kanan, Sanayaima.

11. Sanakeithel, 1983. 35mm B&W. Produced by Thoudam Dorendra for A.T.B.Films International. Direction, screenplay & editing: M.A.Singh. Story & Music: N.Pahari.
Casts: Memi, Master Toni, Somo Anawali, Shanawas, Upen, Mahaobi, Ibeyaima and Lalit. The film bagged the Rajat Kamal for Best Regional Film at the 31 st National Film Festival in 1984.

12. Paokhum Ama, 1983. 16mm colour. Short feature. Produced by Films Division of India. Direction: Aribam Syam Sharma. Story & screenplay: M.K.Binodini. Cinematography: K.Ibohal & Daoji Sharma.
Casts: Kangabam Tomba, Yengkhom Roma and others. The film participated in the Tyneside International Film Festival in 1983.

13. Thaba, 1984.16mm B&W. Short feature. Produced by Kh.Sakhi Devi for Kay Pee Films International. Direction: Kongbrailatpam Ibohal Sharma.
Casts: R.K.Sushila, Prafullo.

14. Langlen Thadoi, 1984. 35mm colour. The first full-length feature film in Manipuri. Produced by Kh.Sakhi Devi for Kay Pee Films International. Screenplay & art direction: Khaidem Promodini. Music director: S.Tijendra. Audiography: Subhas. Camera: Suresh Patel. Playback singers: W.Chandrasakhi & S.Tijendra. Direction & editing: M.A.Singh.
Casts: Wangkheirakpam Chandrasakhi, Kongbrailatpam Tejmani and Moirangthem Lalit.

15. Yairipok Thambalnu, 1984. 35mm B&W. Produced by H.Gehendra Singh for Liberty Films. Direction: L.Banka Sharma. Story: M.Ramcharan. Screenplay: Sanatomba Rajkumar. Lyrics: B.Jayantakumar. Music director: N.Pahari. Playback singers: N.Pahari, A.Kamala.
Casts: Kangabam Birababu, Hemabati, Rajani, Ch.Nilbir, G.Robindra, L.Babu, Robir, Ibeyaima, Ibemni, Ibemhal, Biren, Tarakumar, Kh.Bihari, Brojen and Keshoram.

16. Iche Shakhi, 1986. 35mm colour. Produced by Thoudam Dorendra for A.T.B.Films International. Co-direction: Th.Dorendra & Sanakhya Ibotombi. Story: Th.Dorendra. Screenplay: S.Ibotombi. Music director: Hamom Naba.
Casts: Sakhitombi, Ibochouba, Imobi, Oken Amakcham, Inakhunbi.

17. Kombirei, 1989.35mm colour. Written & produced by G. Narayan Sharma for N.S.Films. Direction & screenplay: G. Narayan Sharma. Lyrics: Konsaba Ibochou. Music: Aribam Syam Sharma. Playback singers: A.Shyam, KhunJoy and A.Jamuna.
Casts: Diya, Nirmala, Kanan, Nabakanta, Keshoram, Tondon, Chaoba, Chandro, Deben, Bidhu, Shettu, Nabachandra, Maheswar, Naresh Sharma, Preeti, Kabita and others.

18. Ishanou, 1990. 35mm colour. Produced by Guwahati Doordarshan. A still from Direction & Music: Aribam Syam Sharma. Script, screenplay and costume: Ishanou M.K.Binodini Devi. Sound: A.Shantimo Shrama & Durgadas Mitra. Editing: Ujjal Nandy. Cinematography: Girish Padhiar. Assistant cameraman: Ph.Sharatchandra Sharma.
Casts: Anoubam Kiranmala, Kangabam Tomba, Manbi, Dhiren, Baby Molly and Baby Premita.

The film bagged the Rajat Kamal for the Best Regional Film in the 38th National Film Festival in 1991 - The film was screened in the Indian Panorama section of the 22nd IFFI in 1991. The film bagged the Special Mention for the Main Actress (Anoubam Kiranmala). The film was the official selection in UN CERTAIN REGARD at the Cannes International Film Festival in 1991. The film participated in international film festivals at London, Seattle, Singapore, Toronto, Vancouver, Fribourg, Hawaii and Nantes. The film also bagged the Best Feature Film Award in the second Manipur State Film Festival in 1994.

19. Ingallei, 1990. 35mm colour. Produced by M.Kumarjit for M.K.Films. Story: Tejkumar. Direction & screenplay: R.K.Kripa. Music: KhunJoy. Playback singers: A.Shyam, A.Bimola.
Casts: Diya, Deben, Babita.

20. Paap, 1991.35mm colour. Written & produced by Moirangthem Nilamani Singh for Anjana Films. Direction: M.Nilamani Singh. Co-producer & Associate director: M.Ashwinikumar. Lyrics: Thangjam Kora. Music: Aheibam Shyam. Playback singers: A. Shyam, A. Jamuna and Nabachandra Sharma. Cinematography: Baidanath. Audiography: Valmiki. Editing: Prakasfi Kothare. Dialogue: Ibempishak Ningthoujam.Make-up: Swarnajit.
Casts: M.Ashwinikumar, Sunanda, L.Nirmala, Khonikar, Radharani, Medhajit, Rebati, Laiit, Master Tome, Master Amirkumar, Gulap Babu, Ibobi and Nilamani Sharma

21. Khonthang, 1992. 35mm colour. Produced by Thouyangb Thoungamba for P.K.Films. Direction: Oken Amakcham. Story: R.K.Banna. Screenplay: N.Rajen. Camera: L.Su-jakanta. Sound: Deepak Roy. Editing: Subrato Lahiri. Lyrics: Thangjam Kora & Kh.Pramodini. Music director: Thoungamba. Playback- singers: Devala, Thoungamba. Make-up: Magha. Lights: Brajachand, Surendra.
Casts: Devala, Rishikanta, Oken, Rajen, Kishorjit, Gunabati, Matouleibi and Master Boris. The film was screened in the Indian Panorama section of IFFI 1993.

22. Sambal Wangma, 1993. 35mm colour. Written & produced by Ph. Sobita Devi for X-Cine Productions. Direction, screenplay & lyrics: Kongbrailatpam Ibohal Sharma. Music: Khun Joy. Camera & editing; K.Bimol. Sound: A.Shantimo. Art: Kishorjit. Playback singers: KhunJoy, A.Bimola.
Casts: Khun Joykumar, Parvati, Star Kamei, K.Jiten Sharma, Ranibala, Lamaru Kamei, Tamphamani, Jelu Kamei, Bina, Nilamani Sharma, Chandra, Bhimo, Dinesh, Manao, Biren and Ranbir. The film bagged the Rajat Kamal for Best Regional Film in the National Film Festival in 1993. The film also bagged the Best Screenplay Award in the Second Manipur State Film Festival in 1994.

23. Thambal, 1993. 35mm colour. Co-produced by L.Surjakanta Sharma & L.Vishnu Sharma for Pony Productions. Direction & screenplay: R.K.Kripa.
Casts: Diya, R.K.Amarjeet, Indira, Tomba, Keshoram, Chaoba, Mangi, Modhubala, Sandhyarani, Rashi and Indu.

24. Madhabee, 1993. First Manipuri feature film in direct 35mm colour format. Produced by K.Bhupendra Sharma for K.B.Films. Based on a story by Lamabam Kamal. Direction: L.Banka Sharma. Screenplay: L.Dhanachandra Sharma. Music: S .Tijendra. Playback singers: Udit Narayan, S .Tijendra, Anuradha Padwal, Sadhana Sargam, Usha Mangeshkar, Jayshree Sivaram, SunitibalaandBimola. Editing: Ujjal Nandy. Sound: A.Shantimo Sharma. Camera: Girish Padhiar. Art direction: Dr. L. Kamini.
Casts: Diya, R.K.Jnanranjan, Priya, Ratnamala, Bimola and others.

25. Mayophygee Macha, 1994. 35mm colour. Produced by Thouyangba and Thoungamba for P.K.Films. Direction: Oken Amakcham. Story and screenplay: M.K. Binodini. Music: N.Tiken. Camera: Ph. Sharatchandra Sharma. Sound: A.Shantimo Sharma. Playback singer: Thoungamba Meitei. Assistant director: Ch.Manitomba Meitei. Lyric: Thangjam Kora. Editing: Ujjal Nandy. Make-up: W.Ibohal, N.Leninkumar & W. Homen. Light: Sonachand & Imocha.
Casts: Makhon Mani Mongshaba, RC Joycee, Narendra Ningomba, Bimola, Lourembam Pishak, Yengkhom Roma, W.Lalitkumar, Romesh and Chand Heisnam. The film bagged the Rajat Kamal for Best Regional Film in the National Film Festival in 1995.

26. Sanamanbi Sanarei, 1995. 35mm colour. Produced by G.Narayan Sharma for N.S.Films. Direction, story & screenplay: G.Narayan Sharma. Music: N.Pahari & B.Jayantakumar Sharma.
Casts: Diya, Laimayum Nirmala, Amarjeet, Radharani, Vishnu Sharma.

27. Sanabi, 1995. 35mm colour. Produced by National Film Development Corporation and Doordarshan. Script: M.K.Binodini. Direction & Music: Aribam Syam Sharma. Cinematogfaphy: Sunny Joseph. Editing: Ujjal Nandy.
Casts: R.K.Sushila, Harongbam Deven, Takhellambam Nobokumar, Gurumayum Tomba, Heisnam Indu, Thokchom Jamini, Sijagurumayum Lala, Thangjam Iboyaima, Lourembam Pishak and Yumnam Kumar. The film bagged the Rajat Kamal for Best Regional Film in the National Film Festival in 1996. It was screened in the Indian Panorama section of the 27th IFFI at New Delhi in January, 1996. It participated in the Cairo International Film Festival in December 1996.

28. Khamba Khamnu, 1995.35mm colour. Produced by Chandam Shyamacharan forC.S.Films Imphal Produuctions. Script: Th.Nodia. Direction, screenplay, lyrics, dialogue & costume: Ch.Shyamacharan. Camera: L.Surjakanta. Sound: A.Shantimo. Editing: Ujjal Nandy. Music: Ningthemjao & Goshe Meitei. Playback singers: A.Bimola, E.Netrajit, I.Pratima, Debadati, Keisamthong Kabui Youth Club. Make-up: L.Iboy aima.
Casts: Ch.Dhrabajit, L.Sophia, A.Dema. Ch.Shyamacharan, H.Seema, M.Chhatrabali and Jayanta.

29. Kanaga Hinghouni, 1996.35mm colour. Co-produced by Chand Heisnam and K.Pramodini Devi for Bright Films Productions and Shankar Films. Direction: Chand Heisnam and Bishwamittra. Screenplay & dialogue: L.Dhanachandra. Music: A.Shyam Singh. Background music: M.Kulla. Art direction: Kishore Kumar. Cinematography: L.Surjakanta. Audiography: Chan. Editing: L.Surjakanta & Subrato Lahiri. Assistant camreaman: Momocha. Lyrics: EM Kay Jeet & Binatombi. Playback singers: Hamom Naba, Kunjabihari, Laishram Memma, Devala, Sarjubala, Bidyarani, Basanti and Baby Dolly.
Casts: Radhapyari, Seema, Diya, Bishwamittra, Ahanjao, Neera, Gunabati, Thanglen, Mangi, Oken, Dhanamanjuri, Sanjay and others.

30. Khamba Thoibi, 1997. 35mm colour. Based on a story by Hijam Anganhal. Produced by Moirangthem Nilamani Singh for Anjana Films. Direction: M.Nilamani Singh. Screenplay: M.Ibempishak. Music: A.Shyam.
Casts: M.Amirkumar, M.Ashwinikumar, Sarjubala and others.

31. Chinglensana, 1997.35mm colour. Based on the story Leimal Challabi. Written & produced by B inapani Thokchom for Bina Films. Direction: Rajen Meetei. Lyrics: K.C.Nanda & Huidrom Noren. Music: Jivan.
Casts: R.K.Jnanranjan, Konika Khuraijam, R.K.Sanatomba, Rakesh, Megha Chinshu, Firoz, Birjeet, Biren, Nepolian. Special appearance: Y.Parbati Devi.