Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai
| Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Homeshwori |
| Written by | Ranjit Ningthouja |
| Produced by | Chingsubam Khumanleima |
| Starring | Gokul Athokpam Gurumayum Bonny Abenao Elangbam Soma Laishram Luwangthoibi Chanu |
| Cinematography | Regan Kh. |
| Edited by | Regan Kh. |
| Music by | Nongmaithem Ibomcha Nanao Sagolmang |
Production company | Luwang Films |
| Distributed by | Luwang Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai (English: Partly Mother, Half Child) is a 2021 Indian Meitei language film directed by 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]
Cast[edit]
- Gokul Athokpam as Thambal's husband
- Gurumayum Bonny as Thabatombi's father
- Abenao Elangbam as Thambal
- Soma Laishram as Thabatombi's mother
- Luwangthoibi Chanu as Thabatombi (dual role)
- Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) as Lukhoi
- Ningthoujam Jayvidya
- Takhellambam Lokendro
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi
- Santajit
Soundtrack[edit]
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".
| Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Nongmaithem Ibomcha, Pushparani Huidrom, Gaganpriya Kabrambam | |
| Released | 25 June 2021 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 9:48 |
| Label | Luwang Films |
| Producer | Chingsubam Khumanleima |
| 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[edit]
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."[2]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th MANIFA 2022 | Best Supporting Actor - Female | Soma Laishram | Won | [3][4] |
| Best Choreography | Thiyam Meneka | Nominated | ||
| Best Lyricist | Biramangol Mekola | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Nongmaithem Ibomcha | Nominated | ||
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Pushparani Huidrom | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor - Male | Gurumayum Bonny | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ "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. - ^ Ayekpam, Rajmani (20 April 2022). "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai – A Film Review". The Sangai Express.
- ^ "10th Manifa 2022: Awardees and Nominees". The Manifa.
- ^ "MANIFA distributes awards after 2-year gap". The Morning Bell.[permanent dead link]
External links[edit]
- "IMA MACHET ICHA TANGKHAI Trailer" – via YouTube.