Nangna Nokpa Yengningi

Nangna Nokpa Yengningi (English: Want to See You Smile) is a 2015 Indian Meitei language film directed by Ajit Ningthouja, written by Herojit Naoroibam and produced by Th. (O) Bedamani Devi, presented by Poknapham. It stars Bonium Thokchom, and Soma Laishram[1] in the lead roles. The film was released on 6 November 2015 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT).[2]

Nangna Nokpa Yengningi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAjit Ningthouja
Screenplay byHerojit Naoroibam
Story byHerojit Naoroibam
Produced byTh. (O) Bedamani Devi
StarringBonium Thokchom
Soma Laishram
CinematographyMohon Kangla
Edited byAjit Ningthouja
Music byAmarjit Lourembam
Production
company
Real Screen Picture
Distributed byReal Screen Picture
Release date
6 November 2015
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Cast edit

  • Bonium Thokchom as Amujao
  • Soma Laishram as Memi
  • Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri
  • Ratan Lai as Pheijao
  • Hamom Sadananda as Memi's brother
  • Denny Likmabam as Ibohal
  • Merina as Memi's sister-in-law
  • Laimayum Gaitri as Matouleibi
  • Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Amujao's Mother
  • Hamom Purnanda
  • Suresh Melei

Production edit

The shooting of the film completed within 10 days. This film is the first production of Real Screen Picture. The blessing ceremony (yaipha thouni thouram) was held on April 17, 2015.[3]

Accolades edit

The movie bagged three awards at the 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 held by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching and Film Forum Manipur.[4]

Award Category Winner's name Result
5th SSS MANIFA 2016 Best Playback Singer - Male Bonium Thokchom Won
Best Playback Singer - Female Pushparani Huidrom Won
Best Lyrics Herojit Naoroibam Won

Soundtrack edit

Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack for the film and Herojit Naoroibam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangna Nokpa Yengningi and Nangbu Nungshirure.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Nangna Nokpa Yengningi"Herojit NaoroibamAmarjit LourembamBonium Thokchom, Pushparani Huidrom06:45
2."Nangbu Nungshirure"Herojit NaoroibamAmarjit LourembamBonium Thokchom05:31
Total length:12:16

References edit

  1. ^ "Soma Laishram Profile in 2014 - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Nangna Nokpa Yengningi - Events :: Kumhei". www.kumhei.com.
  3. ^ "Blessing ceremony of Nangna Nokpa Yengningi held". The People's Chronicle.
  4. ^ "SSS MANIFA Award Function at Kakching Khullen Ibudhou Khamlangba Laibung - 17 January 2016 :: E-Pao Gallery". www.e-pao.net.