Ei Actor Natte (English: I'm Not An Actor) is a 2019 romantic Manipuri film directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by Rodhika Heingang.[1] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Biju Ningombam in the lead roles.[2] The movie won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[3] It also won two awards at the 9th MANIFA 2020.[4][5]
| Ei Actor Natte | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Homen D' Wai |
| Screenplay by | Homen D' Wai |
| Story by | Rodhika Heingang |
| Produced by | Rodhika Heingang |
| Starring | Silheiba Ningthoujam Biju Ningombam |
| Cinematography | Boong Konjengbam |
| Edited by | Mohendro (KAMS) |
| Music by | Tony Aheibam |
Production company | Imphal Star Film |
| Distributed by | Imphal Star Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Ei Actor Natte was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 25 October 2019. The DVDs of the movie were released by MFDC in November 2021.
Plot
editIt is a movie that sketches the unique story of Mani and Rashihenbi. Rashihenbi is an adopted daughter of Pamheiba. She is despised by his wife, Mani's mother. Rashihenbi is compelled to leave her home after her foster mother plots against her. Mani becomes a lunatic to win Rashihenbi back.
Cast
edit- Silheiba Ningthoujam as Mani
- Biju Ningombam as Rashihenbi
- Ningthouja Jayvidya as Pamheiba, Mani's father
- Ningthoujam Rina as Mani's mother
- Kripalaxmi Gurumayum as Tampha
- Heisnam Geeta as Sakhenbi, Tampha's mother
- Master Changkhomba as Master Mani
- Baby Ghanaluxmi as Baby Rashihenbi
- Denny Likmabam as Dr. Thanil
- Y. Kumarjit as Khuraton, Rashihenbi's uncle
- Poison (Kh. Debabrata) as Ibemhal
- Surjit Saikhom
- Thokchom Ibomcha
- Dara
- Bhumeshor
- Jugindro
Accolades
editEi Actor Natte won two awards out of the 12 nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.[6] It won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Producer: Rodhika Heingang Director: Homen D' Wai |
Won |
| Special Jury Mention | Biju Ningombam | Won | |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Biju Ningombam | Won |
| Best Editing | L. Mohendro | Won | |
| Best Art Director | Ady Yengkokpam | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Ningthoujam Rina | Nominated | |
| Best Feature Film | Producer: Rodhika Heingang Director: Homen D' Wai |
Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Silheiba Ningthoujam | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Danubi Mangang for the song "Phajare Ningthire" | Nominated | |
| Best Background Score | Nanao Sagolmang | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Boong Konjengbam | Nominated | |
| Best Make-Up | Poison | Nominated | |
| Best Choreography | Prameshwari | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Homen D' Wai | Nominated |
Music
editTony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Foreign Car and Phajare Ningthire.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Foreign Car" | Homen D' Wai | Tony Aheibam | Gems Chongtham | 04:21 |
| 2. | "Phajare Ningthire" | Homen D' Wai | Tony Aheibam | Danubi | 05:01 |
| Total length: | 9:22 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Manipur Film Journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri Feature Film Award". Northeast Now. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ^ "Highways of Life wins big at Manipur State Film Awards 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ^ "Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held at Kakching". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ^ "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
- ^ "9th MANIFA winner: 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award". 12 July 2020.