Nongmatang
| Nongmatang | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Suvas E. |
| Written by | Ajit Yumnam |
| Produced by | Ajit Yumnam Brojen Yumnam |
| Starring | Kaiku Rajkumar Abenao Elangbam Prity Maibam (National Bravery Awardee) |
| Cinematography | Manithoi Asem Nanda Ch. |
| Edited by | Manithoi Asem Dhake |
| Music by | Gopi A.K. Yangoi |
Production company | Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol |
| Distributed by | Skyline Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Nongmatang (English: Only One Day) is a 2014 Indian Meitei language 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 Kaiku Rajkumar, 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]
Synopsis[edit]
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 teacher 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.
Cast[edit]
- Kaiku Rajkumar as Sir Chinglen
- Abenao Elangbam as Madam Tampha
- Prity Maibam as Mangaleima
- Binitia Devi as Thaja
- Ashokumar Chongtham as Khuman Maheikol's Principal
- Geetchandra Chongtham as Thaja's Father
- Puinabati
- Priya
- Nando Sharma
- Brojendrakumar
- Somorendro
Accolades[edit]
Nongmatang won many awards at the Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards 2015, including the Best Feature Film Award.[2] The movie also bagged 4 awards at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014.[3]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th SSS MANIFA 2015 | Best Feature Film | Director: Suvas E. Producers: Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam |
Won |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Kaiku Rajkumar | 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 | |
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Best Children Film | Director: Suvas E. Producers: Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam |
Won |
| Best Screenplay | Ajit Yumnam | Won | |
| Special Jury Award | Prity Maibam | Won | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Rajkumar Kaiku Singh | Won |
Soundtrack[edit]
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[edit]
- ^ "'Nongmatang' for Delhi Film Fest | The Peoples Cronicle". Thepeopleschronicle.in. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ "Waikhu gets lion's share in SSS MANIFA film award function". Ifp.co.in. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle.