Eidee Kadaida (English: Where Am I) is a 2014 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Bigyani Hidangmayum, under the banner of Nilahari Films. The film features Gokul Athokpam, Abenao Elangbam and Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead roles. The movie was premiered at Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC), Palace Compound on 31 January 2014[1] and Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal on 19 April 2014.[2]
| Eidee Kadaida | |
|---|---|
_Poster.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Written by | Sudhir Naoroibam |
| Screenplay by | Sudhir Naoroibam |
| Story by | Bigyani Hidangmayum |
| Produced by | Bigyani Hidangmayum |
| Starring | Gokul Athokpam Abenao Elangbam Leishangthem Tonthoi |
| Cinematography | Mohon Kangla |
| Edited by | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Music by | Jeetenkumar Naorem |
Production company | Nilahari Films |
| Distributed by | Nilahari Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 121 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Plot
editLife has many shades to offer. People in general live with the hope of finding the brighter shades of life. But when Lakhi's hope is constantly threatened by ill-fated events, she struggles to find her place in the society.
Cast
edit- Gokul Athokpam as Thoungamba
- Abenao Elangbam as Lakhi
- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Rohini, Lakhi's Mother
- Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Rohini's mother
- Venus as Tonjaoba, Lakhi's younger brother
- Idhou as Brajagopal, Lakhi's paternal uncle
- Thasana as Lakhi's friend
- Surjit Saikhom as Rohini's husband
- Rainy as Baby Lakhi
- Ranbir Hidangmayum as Achouba, Lakhi's brother
- Pakhangba
Accolades
editBaby Rainy won the Best Child Artist award at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014.[3] The film also bagged two awards at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014.[4]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Best Child Artist | Baby Rainy | Won |
| 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014 | Best Child Artist | Master Ranbir Hidangmayum | Won |
| Best Make-Up | Bicha | Won |
Soundtrack
editJeetenkumar Naorem composed the soundtrack for the film and Bachan Chongtham and Amujao Chongtham wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangbu Yengjaraga Eigi Thamoise, Leikrak Chatla Kangla Leimaida and Kainare Haiba Khanglabasu.
| Eidee Kadaida | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Suren Yumnam, Pushparani Huidrom, Nandini, Amujao | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 11:00 |
| Label | Nilahari Films |
| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nangbu Yengjaraga Eigi Thamoise" | Jeetenkumar Naorem | Amujao Chongtham, Pushparani Huidrom | 04:48 |
| 2. | "Leikrak Chatla Kangla Leimaida" | Jeetenkumar Naorem | Nandini | 00:58 |
| 3. | "Kainare Haiba Khanglabasu" | Jeetenkumar Naorem | Suren Yumnam | 05:14 |
| Total length: | 11:00 | |||
References
edit- ^ "Kumhei - Manipuri Movies - Eidee Kadaida". www.kumhei.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ "Eidee Kadaida - KUMHEI". www.kumhei.com. Archived from the original on 7 December 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
- ^ "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
- ^ "SSS MANIFA Film Award 2014 :: E-Pao Photo Gallery". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
External links
edit- "Eidee Kadaida Teaser" – via YouTube.