Aronba Wari (English: Secret Story) is a 2020 Manipuri film directed by OC Meira and produced by Rajkumari Nalini Devi, under the banner of Seuti Films.[1][2] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam, Suraj Ngashepam, Bala Hijam and Sushmita Mangsatabam in the lead roles. The movie is based on Sarungbam Binodini Devi's novel Minoktugi Marumda. It was initially slated to be released on 21 March 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The film was premiered on 11 October 2020 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.[4]
| Aronba Wari | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | OC Meira |
| Screenplay by | Manaobi MM |
| Story by | Sarungbam Binodini Devi |
| Produced by | Rajkumari Nalini Devi |
| Starring | Silheiba Ningthoujam Suraj Ngashepam Bala Hijam Sushmita Mangsatabam |
| Cinematography | Sanjit XL |
| Edited by | Sanjit XL |
| Music by | Nanao Sagolmang |
Production company | Seuti Films |
| Distributed by | Seuti Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Aronba Wari had its regular theatrical run at Friends Talkies, Paona Bazar in March 2021. It was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[5][6][7][8]
Cast
edit- Silheiba Ningthoujam as Henthoi
- Suraj Ngashepam
- Bala Hijam as Mainoubi
- Sushmita Mangsatabam as Yaiphabi
- Denny Likmabam as Henthoi's father
- Maya Choudhury as Yaiphabi's mother
- Bala Tensubam as Thoibi
- Idhou
- Thongam Thoithoi
- Tej Kshetri as Tunan
- Laimayum Gaitri
- Moirangthem Sunil Myboy
- Irom Shyamkishore
- Roji Brahmacharimayum
- Lilabati Chanam
- Khoirom Loya
- Suhela Paonam
Soundtrack
editNanao Sagolmang composed the songs for the movie and Manaobi MM wrote the lyrics. The film has four songs and the video song copyrights for YouTube release were procured by Mami Taibang.[9][10][11]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaiba Yaadaba Laigi Lam" | Manaobi MM | Nanao Sagolmang | R.K. Nalini | 2:30 |
| 2. | "Nungshiba Nungshiba" | Manaobi MM | Nanao Sagolmang | Sushmita Mangsatabam | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Eigee Thammoigee Nungshiba" | Manaobi MM | Nanao Sagolmang | R.K. Nalini | 3:30 |
| 4. | "Matam Kuina" | Manaobi MM | Nanao Sagolmang | Arbin Soibam | 4:30 |
| Total length: | 14:53 | ||||
Accolades
editThe film won three awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[12][13]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Music Direction (Song) | Nanao Sagolmang | Won |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Arbin Soibam | Won | |
| Best Female Playback Singer | R.K. Nalini Devi | Won |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Aronba Wari - Home". Retrieved 28 June 2021 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Events cancelled". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Events cancelled". e-pao.net. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Manipur feature film Aronba Wari premiered". themorningbell.in. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024 – via Chronicle News Service.
- ^ James Khangembam. "The Sangai Film Festival, 2022". e-pao.net. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
- ^ "Matam Kuina: Aronba Wari Movie Song - MAMI TAIBANG". Retrieved 28 June 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Eigee Thamoigee Nungshiba: Aronba Wari Movie Song - MAMI TAIBANG". Retrieved 28 June 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nungshiba Nungshiba: Aronba Wari Movie Song - MAMI TAIBANG". Retrieved 28 June 2021 – via YouTube.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
- ^ "14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)". hynews.in. Retrieved 7 April 2022.