Delhi Mellei

Delhi Mellei is a 2014 Manipur film directed by Ajit Ningthouja, produced by Bishoya Potshangbam, and presented by Mixn Raj under the banner of Rajkumar films. It stars Bala Hijam as the titular protagonist with Gurumayum Bonny[1] in the lead roles. The story of the film was written by Mixn Raj and Maheiba Moirangcha. The shooting of the film was mainly done in Delhi.[2]

Delhi Mellei
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAjit Ningthouja
Produced byBishoya Potshangbam
Screenplay byR.K. Jiten
Story byMixn Raj
Maheiba Moirangcha
StarringGurumayum Bonny
Bala Hijam
Music byPoirei Thokchom
Boy Soraisham
CinematographyNaobi Kangla
Edited byBalli
Production
company
Rajkumar Films
Distributed byRajkumar Films
Release date
15 November 2014 (Delhi)
21 December 2014 (Manipur)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei

The film premiered at Shankar Lal Auditorium, North Campus, New Delhi, on 15 November 2014 and released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal, Manipur, on 21 December 2014. The film was also premiered at Physics Auditorium, Punjab University, Chandigarh, on 16 November 2014; St. Patricks Community Hall, Bengaluru on 26 January 2015; Andra Saraswatha Parisab Auditorium, Opposite Aditya Hospital, Hyderabad on 1 February 2015 and Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Memorial Hall, German Bakery, Karegaon Park, Pune on 15 February 2015. The full movie was officially released by Tantha on YouTube on 29 June 2015.

Plot

The film is about a lady, Mellei (Bala) from Manipur, northeast India, who came to Delhi to pursue her studies in Ramjas College, Delhi University but returned empty-handed when she went on a wrong path and wasn't able to tackle the situations and events happening around her with a positive energy.

Cast

  • Gurumayum Bonny as Tomthin
  • Bala Hijam as Mellei
  • Ratan Lai as Gunanu
  • Christy Moirangthem as Sanatombi
  • Ratan Lai as Tomthin's roommate
  • Niranjan
  • Loken as Mellei's father
  • Geeta as Mellei's mother
  • Anu Sagolshem
  • Raj Baduria
  • Rohen
  • Shila
  • Telheiba

Soundtrack

Poirei Thokchom and Boy Soraisham composed the soundtrack for the film and Mixn Raj and Maheiba Moirangcha wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Eigi Delhi Mellei and Lottuna Thamladara.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Eigi Delhi Mellei"Mixn Raj & Maheiba MoirangchaAstique LaAstique La & Jack R.K.04:28
2."Lottuna Thamladara"Mixn Raj & Maheiba MoirangchaPoirei ThokchomYumnam Suren04:50
Total length:9:18

References

  1. Arambam, Kapil. "Movie Review: Moral Lessons From Mellei's Life". Kangla Online. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. "Delhi Mellei Movie Story based on NE Victims of crimes at Delhi 20140925". E-pao.net. 25 September 2014. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
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