Pandam Amada

Pandam Amada (English: In Pursuit Of) is a 2019 Manipuri Film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sarokons. It stars Bonney Takhelmayum and Archana Konsam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at MSFDS on 8 September 2019.[1] The film was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020.[2] Pandam Amada has been selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival.[3] The film is also selected at the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai.[4] The movie is nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories.[5] The film got selection at the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020.[6] It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award at the Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[7]

Pandam Amada
Theatrical release poster
Directed byO. Gautam
Produced bySarokons
Screenplay bySantosh Laishram
Story bySantosh Laishram
StarringBonney Takhelmayum
Archana Konsam
Music by
  • Songs:
  • Tony Aheibam
  • Score:
  • Karnajit L.
  • RK Birendrajit
CinematographyDhana Luwang
Edited byO. Gautam
Production
company
Takhel Films
Distributed byTakhel Films
Release date
8 September 2019
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei

Cast
  • Bonney Takhelmayum
  • Archana Konsam
  • Raju Nong
  • Maya Choudhury
  • Ningthoujam Rina
  • Ghanashyam
  • Naoton
  • Thokchom Sanu

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Eikhoi Yambung wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Naken Tha and Exam Loire. Naken Tha became a hit song number and reached more than 4 million views on YouTube. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.

Pandam Amada
Soundtrack album by
Kenedy Khuman
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length9:41
LabelTakhel Films
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Naken Tha"Eikhoi YambungTony AheibamKenedy Khuman05:25
2."Exam Loire"Eikhoi YambungTony AheibamKenedy Khuman04:16
Total length:9:41

Awards and nominations

Pandam Amada won many awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020, including the Best Feature Film Award.[8]

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Manipur State Film Awards 20 May 2020 Best Feature Film O. Gautam
Sarokons		 Won [9]
[10]
Best Director O. Gautam Won
Best Screenplay (Original) Santosh Laishram
Momocha Konthoujam		 Won
Best Production Designer Demba Won
Best Audiography (Sound Designer) Ph. Shananda Sharma Won
Best Editing O. Gautam Won
Best Make-Up Poison (Kh. Debabrata) Won
Best Background Score RK Birendrajit
L. Karnajit		 Won
Best Playback Singer (Male) Kenedy Khuman (Naken Tha) Won
Best Choreography John Irom Won
Best Children's Film O. Gautam
Konsam Saroja		 Won

References
  1. "Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam". Mami Taibang.
  2. "Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest". North East Now. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. "O Goutam's Pandam Amada to have world premiere at DIIF". The People's Chronicle. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  4. "Manipuri film Pandan selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  5. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  6. "Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". United News of India. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  7. "Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film". Imphal Free Press. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  8. "Manipur state film awards announced". United News of India. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  9. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  10. "Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Winners". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
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