Ei Actor Natte
| Ei Actor Natte | |
|---|---|
| File:Ei Actor Natte Poster.jpg 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 (English: I'm Not An Actor) is a 2019 Manipuri romantic 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 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
[edit | edit source]It 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 | edit source]- 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 Oinam
Accolades
[edit | edit source]Ei 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
[edit | edit source]Tony 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 | ||||
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