Mamal Naidraba Thamoi (English: Priceless Heart) is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by Gyanand and produced by Salam Romabati Chanu, under the banner of Roma Productions.[1] The film stars Jamz Saikhom and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. It was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound on 26 October 2019.[2] The movie won one award out of the 9 nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020.[3]
| Mamal Naidraba Thamoi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Gyanand |
| Screenplay by | Tenzing Pukhrambam |
| Story by | Yengkhom Inaocha Devi |
| Produced by | Salam Romabati Chanu |
| Starring | Jamz Saikhom Bala Hijam |
| Cinematography | Regan Kh. |
| Edited by | Mohendro (KAMS) |
| Music by | Tony Aheibam Amarjit Lourembam |
Production company | Roma Productions |
| Distributed by | Roma Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Cast edit
- Jamz Saikhom as Thoiba's elder brother
- Bala Hijam as Nurei
- Sangrilla Hijam
- Jackson Yumnam as Thoiba
- Narendra Ningomba
- Philem Puneshori as Nurei's mother-in-law
- Laimayum Nirmala
- Wanglenthoiba Kshetrimayum as Hero
- Portia Mayanglambam
Accolades edit
Wanglenthoiba Kshetrimayum won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male Award out of the nine nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Wanglenthoiba Kshetrimayum | Won |
| Best Feature Film | Director: Gyanand Producer: Salam Romabati Chanu |
Nominated | |
| Best Director | Gyanand | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Bala Hijam | Nominated | |
| Best Lyrics | Binoranjan Oinam | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Pushparani Huidrom | Nominated | |
| Best Music Director | Tony Aheibam | Nominated | |
| Best Art Director | AR Joychandra | Nominated | |
| Best Story | Yengkhom Inaocha Devi | Nominated |
Soundtrack edit
Amarjit Lourembam and Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Sangeeta Nong and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Mamal Naidraba Thamoi, Kundo Leirang and Oh Boy. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Tantha.
| Mamal Naidraba Thamoi | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Aj Maisnam, Arbin Soibam, Pushparani Huidrom, Jena Khumanthem | |
| Released | 2019 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 13:53 |
| Label | Roma Productions |
| Producer | Salam Romabati Chanu |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mamal Naidraba Thamoi" | Sangeeta Nong | Amarjit Lourembam | Aj Maisnam, Pushparani Huidrom | 04:52 |
| 2. | "Kundo Leirang" | Binoranjan Oinam | Tony Aheibam | Pushparani Huidrom, Arbin Soibam | 04:38 |
| 3. | "Oh Boy" | Binoranjan Oinam | Tony Aheibam | Jena Khumanthem, Aj Maisnam | 04:23 |
| Total length: | 13:53 | ||||
References edit
- ^ "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net.
- ^ TSE News (8 February 2021). "Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held". Retrieved 12 June 2021 – via e-pao.net.
- ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.