Keishamthong Thoibi is a 2008 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by R.K. Chandrabal under the banner of Diana Films.[1][2][3][4][5] It stars Lairenjam Olen and Bidyaluxmi Devi in the lead roles. The story was written by Chana Lukhoi and screenplay by Narendra Ningomba.[6][7] The film was released at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal on 20 November 2008.[8] It is based on the Shumang Kumhei of the same title.[9]
| Keishamthong Thoibi | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | O. Gautam |
| Screenplay by | Narendra Ningomba |
| Story by | Chana Lukhoi |
| Produced by | R.K. Chandrabal |
| Starring | Lairenjam Olen Bidyaluxmi Devi |
| Cinematography | Aboi Meitei |
| Edited by | Mocha Oinam |
| Music by | Sorri Senjam |
Production company | Diana Films |
| Distributed by | Diana Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 183 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Synopsis
editEigya Pameshor, a Brahmin falls in love with Thoibi, a tribal lady from Keishamthong. When they eloped and get married, Eigya Gopal (an orthodox Brahmin) part ways with his son. Time and experience teaches Eigya Gopal that humanity has no religion and God is one.
Cast
edit- Lairenjam Olen as Eigya Pameshor
- Bidyaluxmi Devi as Keishamthong Thoibi
- Chinglen Thiyam[10][11] as Eigya Gopal, Pameshor's father
- Thongam Thoithoi as Manjuri, Pameshor's mother
- Thingom Pritam as Eigya Rameshor
- Ranjana as Gaitri
- Iboyaima Khuman as Thoibi's brother
- Wangkhem Lalitkumar as Gaitri's father
- Gurumayum Ongbi Gunabati as Leibaklei
- Star Kamei[12] as Ramthar
Soundtrack
editSorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the movie and Narendra Ningomba wrote the lyrics. Maibam Roshibina, Konthoujam Bobin, Pushparani Huidrom, Huidrom Nowboy and Mandakini Takhellambam are the playback singers. The movie has four songs.
| Keishamthong Thoibi | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Maibam Roshibina, Konthoujam Bobin, Pushparani Huidrom, Huidrom Nowboy, Mandakini Takhellambam | |
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 17:52 |
| Label | Diana Films |
| Producer | R.K. Chandrabal |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Punsise Karino" | Narendra Ningomba | Sorri Senjam | Konthoujam Bobin, Mandakini Takhellambam | 04:00 |
| 2. | "Thoibi" | Narendra Ningomba | Sorri Senjam | Huidrom Nowboy, Maibam Roshibina | 04:30 |
| 3. | "Mengngi Hainaba Thabalse" | Narendra Ningomba | Sorri Senjam | Pushparani Huidrom | 04:32 |
| 4. | "Eigi Eshu Ningthouni" | Narendra Ningomba | Sorri Senjam | Maibam Roshibina | 04:50 |
| Total length: | 17:52 | ||||
References
edit- ^ Bobby Wahengbam. "Manipuri Cinema, a world within a World Cinema: Manipuri film as a tool for social integration". e-pao.org. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Keishamthong Thoibi - Movie". www.moviefone.com. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Famed Shumang Leela, film actor Chinglen Thiyam passes away". The Sangai Express.
- ^ Neikolie Kuotsu. "Metropolis and peripheral life: Digital cinema dialects in 'Northeast' India". www.academia.edu. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "CHAPTER 14 ENGLISH Doctoral Theses" (PDF). crl.du.ac.in. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "OINAM TUNAL Pen Name : Chana Lukhoi Address" (PDF). www.muc.ac.in. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Manipur's homegrown script". The Indian Express. 15 April 2012.
- ^ "Nungshibee Ahing captivates Hojai's people". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "SHUMANG LEELA, THE HOTTEST CURRY FOR MANIPURIS". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 October 2024.
- ^ "Manipuri film actor Chinglen Thiyam passes away". thenortheasttoday.com.
- ^ "Chinglen Thiyam and Shumang Kumhei: A Tribute". Imphal Free Press.
- ^ Nganthoi Lourembam. "Star Kamei : Artist / director : Interview and Profile". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.