Enakta Leiringei
Enakta Leiringei (English: When You're Near Me) is a 2017 Manipur film directed by Manoranjan Longjam.[1] It stars Kaiku Rajkumar and Soma Laishram in the lead roles. Enakta Leiringei got Best Feature Film Award at the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018.[2] It was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, on 28 October 2017.[3] It had its regular theatrical screenings at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar, in July 2018.
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Directed by | Manoranjan Longjam |
Produced by | Ironball Team Premchan Lambamayum |
Written by | Anil Longjam |
Starring | Kaiku Rajkumar Soma Laishram |
Cinematography | Regan Khangembam |
Edited by | Premananda Nongthombam |
Production company | Anil Longjam Productions |
Distributed by | Ironball |
Release date | 28 October 2017 |
Country | India |
Language | Meitei |
Cast
- Kaiku Rajkumar as Khaba
- Soma Laishram as Thoinu
- Redy Yumnam as Thoinu's love interest
- Rahul
- Narmada Sougaijam
- Ningthoujam Rina as Thoinu's Mother
- Oinam Gyaneshori
Synopsis
Khaba and Thoinu met on their journey to Jiribam, and the series of events that followed during the journey changed their lives forever.
Casting and shooting
The role of Khaba in the film was initially offered to Gurumayum Bonny, but due to his tight schedule, he rejected the offer. The shooting of the film took more than a year to complete due to certain social and political issues in Manipur.[4]
Promotions
Enakta Leiringei was promoted at the Saturday Night Show of Manung Hutna, Impact TV, hosted by Raj Nongthombam on 23 September 2017, ahead of its release at MSFDS, Imphal.[5]
Awards
Enakta Leiringei won many awards at the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018, including the Best Feature Film Award.[6][7][8]
Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
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11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018 | Best Feature Film | Manoranjan Longjam Premchan Lambamayum |
Won |
Best Director | Manoranjan Longjam | Won | |
Best Actor | Kaiku Rajkumar | Won | |
Best Actress | Soma Laishram | Won | |
Best Screenplay | Anil Longjam | Won | |
Best Cinematography | Regan Khangembam | Won | |
Best Editing | Premananda Nongthombam | Won |
Soundtrack
Jimbo Ningombam composed the soundtrack for the film and Anil Longjam, M.K. Binodini and Jimbo Ningombam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Enakta Leiringei,[9] Karamba Jugki[10] and Etaa.[11]
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Soundtrack album by Pushparani Huidrom, June Neelu, Anil Thiyam | |
Studio | Hayum Studio Shallow River Studio CCC Media |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 12:15 |
Label | Ironball Production |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Enakta Leiringei" | Anil Longjam | Jimbo Ningombam | Pushparani Huidrom | 03:57 |
2. | "Karamba Jugki" | M.K. Binodini | Jimbo Ningombam Aribam Syam Sharma (Original Tune) | June Neelu | 04:16 |
3. | "Etaa" | Jimbo Ningombam | Jimbo Ningombam | Arun Thiyam | 04:02 |
Total length: | 12:15 |
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