Aliyah (Meitei: ꯑꯂꯤꯌꯥꯍ) is a 2018 Indian Meitei language film directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Reshi Thokchom.[1][2] The film features Artina Thoudam in the title role and Gurumayum Bonny in the lead roles.[3] The film was released on 19 August 2018 at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Palace Compound, Imphal.[4]
| Aliyah | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Yoimayai Mongsaba |
| Written by | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Produced by | Reshi Thokchom |
| Starring | Gurumayum Bonny Artina Thoudam |
| Cinematography | Mohon Kangla Song Videography: Ibomcha Irom |
| Edited by | Yoimayai Mongsaba |
| Music by | Tony Aheibam Jeetenkumar Naorem |
Production company | Evening Star Films |
| Distributed by | D.I.S. Construction Material Pvt. Limited |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Synopsis edit
It is a romantic film about a Hindu guy Leishabi and a Muslim lady Aliyah, where religion happens to be the main reason for their relationship to fall apart.
Cast edit
- Artina Thoudam as Aliyah
- Gurumayum Bonny as Leishabi
- Idhou as Hanif's Father
- Surjit Saikhom as Hanif
- Tayenjam Mema as Leishabi's Mother
- Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Aliyah's Mother
- Billa Ngathem as Nafisa, Aliyah's friend
- Sanatomba as Aliyah's Uncle-in-law
- Ningthouja Jayvidya as Moneylender
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi
Accolades edit
Aliyah won Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female and Best Story awards at the 8th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2019, with several nominations in different categories. It won the Best Editor Award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019.[3]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th SSS MANIFA 2019 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Artina Thoudam | Won |
| Best Story | Binoranjan Oinam | Won | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri | Nominated | |
| Best Costume | Galif Pa | Nominated | |
| Best Make-Up | Sanathoi Waheng | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Binoranjan Oinam | Nominated | |
| 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019 | Best Editor | Yoimayai Mongsaba | Won |
| Best Costume | Galif Pa | Won | |
| Special Jury Mention | Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | Won |
Soundtrack edit
Tony Aheibam and Jeetenkumar Naorem composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Marou Leibi and Leihoure.[5][6] The song Marou Leibi was initially composed by Tony Aheibam, but was re-composed by Jeetenkumar Naorem due to the ban by Film Forum Manipur with the claim that the tune is similar to classical song tunes of other language.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Marou Leibi" | Binoranjan Oinam | Jeetenkumar Naorem | Rahul Sharma, Pushparani Huidrom, Dipu Khunung | 05:01 |
| 2. | "Leihoure" | Binoranjan Oinam | Tony Aheibam | Arbin Soibam | 05:47 |
| Total length: | 10:48 | ||||
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Scenes from Aliyah - a manipuri digital film :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Aliyah :: Behind the Scenes - Part 2". e-pao.org.
- ^ a b "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes". The Sangai Express. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2021 – via E-Pao.
- ^ "Aliyah - a Manipuri feature film". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "Marou Leibi || Bonny & Artina || ALIYAH Movie Official Song Release 2018". Retrieved 3 November 2019 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Leihoure || Bonny & Artina || Arbin Soibam || Aliyah Movie Song Official Release 2018". Retrieved 3 November 2019 – via www.youtube.com.
