Eikhoi Pabunggi (English: Of Our Father) is a 2016 multi-starrer comedy Manipuri film directed by Hemanta Khuman and written by Binoranjan Oinam.[1][2] The film features Denny Likmabam, Leishangthem Tonthoi, Bala Hijam, Eshita Yengkhom, Biju Ningombam, Ithoi Oinam, Suraj Sharma Laimayum, Pilot Naorem and Mukabala (Loya) Maibam in the lead roles.[3][4][5] The film was released on 17 September 2016 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal.[6]
| Eikhoi Pabunggi | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Hemanta Khuman |
| Written by | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Produced by | Bigyani Hidangmayum Bachan Chongtham |
| Starring | Denny Likmabam Bala Hijam Leishangthem Tonthoi Biju Ningombam Eshita Yengkhom Ithoi Oinam Suraj Sharma Laimayum Pilot Naorem Mukabala (Loya) Maibam |
| Cinematography | Mohon Kangla |
| Edited by | Biju |
| Music by | Rahul Blue Boi Malangba |
Production company | Nilahari Films |
| Distributed by | SH360 Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
It was also released at Delhi University Conference Centre, University of Delhi, New Delhi, on 1 October 2016.[7]
Synopsis
editSanatombi passed away too early leaving her three sons. Thabal raises them as a single parent. When they grow up, they fall for their teacher Engellei. She turns out to be their father's girlfriend.
Cast
edit- Bala Hijam as Huidrom Engellei Chanu
- Denny Likmabam as Thabal, Sanatombi's husband
- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Sanatombi
- Eshita Yengkhom
- Biju Ningombam
- Ithoi Oinam
- Suraj Sharma Laimayum as Pikpik, Sanatombi's son
- Mukabala (Loya) Maibam as Sanatombi's son
- Pilot (Prince) Naorem as Tondang, Sanatombi's son
- Idhou as Thanil, Thabal's father
- R.K. Sorojini as Tharik, Thabal's mother
- Surjit Saikhom as Okram Ibotombi Singh
- Rina as Chombi, Ibotombi's wife
- Ratan Lai
Production
editThis film is the second production of Nilahari Films after critically acclaimed Eidee Kadaida (Where Am I). It is presented by Father Mother.
Soundtrack
editRahul Blue and Boi Malangba composed the soundtrack for the film and Abung Wai and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu), Mikup Khuding Khalli Eina and Khubak Khunam. Upon the official release of the video song Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu) in digital platforms on 2 December 2015, many used to comment that the song picturisation was a copy from Gerua song for the Bollywood movie Dilwale, but the director of the film Hemanta Khuman denied saying that the song, and consequently the film starting shooting prior to the Bollywood movie.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu)" | Abung Wai | Rahul Blue and Boi Malangba | Linda, Sorri Senjam, Sushmita Mangshatabam, Bitan Chongtham, Chitra Pangabam, Yumnam Suren, Pushparani Huidrom | 05:24 |
| 2. | "Khubak Khunam" | Abung Wai | Rahul Blue and Boi Malangba | Raj Elangbam | 04:44 |
| 3. | "Mikup Khuding Khalli Eina" | Binoranjan Oinam | Rahul Blue and Boi Malangba | Pushparani Huidrom & Johnson Aboi | 04:44 |
| Total length: | 14:52 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi (Hemanta Khuman) – Info View". indiancine.ma.
- ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi on Facebook" – via Facebook.
- ^ Gurumayum, Williams (16 December 2016). "Pirated DVD Disc Seized". Imphal Times.
- ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi :: Behind the Scenes - Part 1". e-pao.org.
- ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi :: Behind the Scenes - Part 2". e-pao.org.
- ^ "Eikhoi Pabunggi (2016) movie posters - MoviePosterDB". www.movieposterdb.com.
- ^ "New Delhi Screening: Eikhoi Pabunggi". allevents.in.