Lamja Parshuram is a 1974 Manipuri film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma and produced by G. Narayan Sharma for N.S. Films.[1][2] The script was written by Elangbam Dinamani Singh and story by G.C. Tongbra.[3] The movie features Kangabam Tomba in the title role, and Wahengbam Bedamani as the lead female protagonist.[4][5] It was released on 24 April 1974 at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar.[6] The film ran for more than 100 days and became the first Manipuri hit feature film.[7]
| Lamja Parshuram | |
|---|---|
 Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| Screenplay by | Elangbam Dinamani Singh |
| Story by | G.C. Tongbra |
| Produced by | G. Narayan Sharma |
| Starring | Kangabam Tomba Wahengbam Bedamani |
| Cinematography | Sankar Banerjee Chief assistant: Bishu Mukherjee Stills: Subhash Nandi |
| Edited by | Madhusudan Banerjee |
| Music by | Aribam Syam Sharma Assistant: Khun Joykumar Music arranger: Robin Sarkar Sound recordist: Bani Dutta, R.C.A. Amuly Das (outdoor) |
Production company | N.S. Films |
| Distributed by | N.S. Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
The indoor shooting of the film was done at Calcutta Movietone Studio. Lamja Parshuram was processed by Gauri Mukherjee at United Cine Laboratory. Khun Joykumar wrote the credit titles for the film.[citation needed] It is the debut feature film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.[8] From the movie, the leading actor Kangabam Tomba has since been known popularly known as Lamja Tomba.[9]
Synopsis
editThe theme of the film is about an orphan Parshuram who grows up on his own. His maternal uncle sells his mother to a cruel rich man. He perceives that all these happenings are caused by his father who neglects them. And he takes a vow to kill his estranged father when he finds him. It is a heart touching journey of an orphan who always fights hardship.
(Meghachandra Kongbam, Imphal Review of Arts and Politics)
Cast
edit- Kangabam Tomba as Parshuram
- Wahengbam Bedamani as Indrani
- G. Narayan Sharma as Parshuram's father
- Yengkhom Roma as Parshuram's mother
- Huirem Manglem as Tomal
- Kshetrimayum Rashi as Kethabi
- Master Gurumayum Jayantakumar as Master Parshuram
Accolades
editKangabam Tomba won the Best Actor Award for his role in the film at the 1st Manipur State Film Awards 1984.
Soundtrack
editAribam Syam Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Khuraijam Phulendra Singh wrote the lyrics.[10] The movie has four songs sung by Aheibam Syam Sharma, Chongtham Kamala, Khun Joykumar and Kshetrimayum Rashi.[11] The gramophone records were done by H.M.V.
| Lamja Parshuram | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Aheibam Syam Sharma, Khun Joykumar, Chongtham Kamala, Kshetrimayum Rashi | |
| Released | 1974 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 14:22 |
| Label | N.S. Films |
| Producer | G. Narayan Sharma |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lamja" | Kh. Phulendra Singh | Aheibam Shyam Sharma | 01:39 |
| 2. | "Imagi Mamou" | Kh. Phulendra Singh | Khun Joykumar, Kshetrimayum Rashi | 04:15 |
| 3. | "Ngaorehe Eidi Sumhatle Nangna" | Kh. Phulendra Singh | Khun Joykumar, Chongtham Kamala | 04:58 |
| 4. | "Nangdi Chatle Taklamdana" | Kh. Phulendra Singh | Chongtham Kamala | 04:30 |
| Total length: | 14:22 | |||
References
edit- ^ "Aribam Syam Sharma | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Lamja Parshuram". moviebuff.com.
- ^ "Rising against all odds". The Hindu.
- ^ "Yet Another Feather In The Cap Of Ace Film Maker From Manipur". e-pao.net.
- ^ Daniel Chabungbam. "Irengbam Ongbi Bedamani Devi : 'Indrani' of Lamja Parshuram". e-pao.org. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ^ "Citizenship bill: Legendary Manipuri filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma to return Padma Shri". Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019.
- ^ "Lamja Parshuram - Manipuri Movie :: eRang Classic". e-pao.net.
- ^ "Aribam Syam Sharma - A genius in the world of Indian cinema". fpsjreview.in.
- ^ "Need for a film studio in Manipur stressed". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- ^ "Lamja Parshuram Album on Hungama". hungama.com.
- ^ "Lamja Parshuram Album on Saregama". saregama.com.
External links
edit- Lamja Parshuram at IMDb
- Aribam Syam Sharma Archives (24 April 2018). "Lamja Parshuram Full Movie". Retrieved 8 May 2021 – via YouTube.