Pandam Amada (English: In Pursuit Of) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sarokons. It stars Bonney Takhelmayum and Archana Konsam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at MSFDS on 8 September 2019.[1] It was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020.[2] Pandam Amada was selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival.[3]
| Pandam Amada | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Screenplay by | Santosh Laishram |
| Story by | Santosh Laishram |
| Produced by | Sarokons |
| Starring | Bonney Takhelmayum Archana Konsam |
| Cinematography | Dhana Luwang |
| Edited by | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Music by |
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Production company | Takhel Films |
| Distributed by | Takhel Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
The film also got selections in the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai and Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020.[4][5] The movie was nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories.[6] It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[7]
Synopsis
editMalem is an innocent, a kind-hearted and a sporty boy. He has a close childhood friend called Nganba. The two close friends get separated after passing out together from high school as the former joins a new school under his father's recommendation. Malem gets to meet a new circle of friends and his life rolls up to the phase of mischievous behaviour and eventually, he gets caught being drunk by police. While Malem struggles to recover from the trauma of the incident, his friend Nganba faces health complications and gets hospitalised. When Malem learns that Nganba's condition is critical and needs money for operation, he decides to take part in a marathon race with a strong intention to win. Now, Malem's only objective is to help his friend by putting the winning cash prize in the operation.
Cast
edit- Bonney Takhelmayum as Malem
- Archana Konsam as Bembem
- Raju Nong as Malem's father
- Maya Choudhury as Yaiphabi, Malem's mother
- Ningthoujam Rina as Tombi, Nganba's mother
- Naoton H. as Nganba
- Sanu Thokchom as Lemba
- Heikrujam Kerish
- Sandip Pukhram
- Sagar Maibam
- Ghanashyam Khangembam
- Sorokhaibam Saratchandra
Soundtrack
editTony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Eikhoi Yambung wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Naken Tha and Exam Loire. Naken Tha became a hit song number and reached more than 8 million views on YouTube. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.
| Pandam Amada | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Kenedy Khuman | |||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 9:41 | ||||
| Label | Takhel Films | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Naken Tha" | Eikhoi Yambung | Tony Aheibam | Kenedy Khuman | 05:25 |
| 2. | "Exam Loire" | Eikhoi Yambung | Tony Aheibam | Kenedy Khuman | 04:16 |
| Total length: | 9:41 | ||||
Accolades
editPandam Amada won many awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020, including the Best Feature Film Award.[8] At the 9th MANIFA 2020, the movie won four awards out of the 14 nominations. The award ceremonies for both were postponed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | 9 April 2021 | Best Feature Film | Producer: Konsam Saroja Director: O. Gautam |
Won | [9] [10] |
| Best Director | Oinam Gautam Singh | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay (Original) | Santosh Laishram Momocha Konthoujam |
Won | |||
| Best Production Designer | Konjengbam Demba | Won | |||
| Best Audiography (Sound Designer) | Ph. Shananda Sharma | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Oinam Gautam Singh | Won | |||
| Best Make-Up | Poison (Kh. Debabrata) | Won | |||
| Best Background Score | RK Birendrajit L. Karnajit |
Won | |||
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Kenedy Khuman (Naken Tha) | Won | |||
| Best Choreography | John Irom | Won | |||
| Best Children's Film | O. Gautam Konsam Saroja |
Won | |||
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | 8 February 2021 | Best Audiography | P. Shananda Sharma | Won | [11] [12] |
| Best Background Score | R.K. Birendrajit Karnajit Laishram |
Won | |||
| Best Art Director | Irom John Meitei | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Dhana Luwang | Won | |||
| Best Feature Film | O. Gautam Konsam Saroja |
Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Oinam Gautam Singh | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Santosh Laishram | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Raju Nong | Nominated | |||
| Best Lyricist | Eikhoi Yambung | Nominated | |||
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Kenedy Khuman | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Oinam Gautam Singh | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume | Saroja Konsam | Nominated | |||
| Best Story | Saroja Konsam | Nominated | |||
| Best Choreography | John Irom | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam". Mami Taibang.
- ^ "Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest". North East Now. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "O Goutam's Pandam Amada to have world premiere at DIIF". The People's Chronicle. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". United News of India. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film". Imphal Free Press. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Manipur state film awards announced". United News of India. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Winners". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
- ^ "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net.
External links
edit- Pandam Amada at IMDb