Nobap (English: Pomelo) is a 2009 Manipuri film directed by Heisnam Tomba and written and produced by Suresh Hidang.[1][2] It stars Raju Nong, Gokul Athokpam, Abenao Elangbam and Ranjana with master Denil, master Chingkheinganba, master Santosh, master Oliver Chiru, master Russel, master Robinson, master Biken and master Chingkhei in the lead roles.[3] There is also special appearance of international footballer Renedy Singh in the film. It was the opening film at the 2nd Guwahati Film Festival 2009.[4]
| Nobap | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Heisnam Tomba |
| Screenplay by | Y. Kumarjit |
| Story by | Suresh Hidang |
| Produced by | Suresh Hidang |
| Starring | Raju Nong Gokul Athokpam Abenao Elangbam Ranjana Denil Chingkheinganba Santosh Oliver Chiru Russel Robinson Biken Chingkhei |
| Cinematography | Konjengbam Boong |
| Edited by | Hodam Tommy |
| Music by | O. Geet Sound Designer: O. Boby Music Composers: Tomba Thangjam Bishe Moirangthem Mangangsana |
Production company | The Second Millenium Mongoloids |
| Distributed by | The Second Millenium Mongoloids |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
Nobap was also screened at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi on 13 January 2011.[5]
Synopsis
editThe movie tells the story of eight kids and is set in a remote village of Manipur. They are in desperate need of a football. Unable to afford one, the boys end up kicking Nobap instead. Thambou, a driver of an old model jeep shuttles between town areas and the village. The benevolent driver with the help of his friend Thanou sees that the boys get a leather ball and participate in a seven a side football tournament. The film is intercut with humorous romantic interludes - Thambou and Thaja; Thanou and Thoibi.
Cast
edit- Raju Nong as Thambou
- Gokul Athokpam as Thanou
- Abenao Elangbam as Thaja
- Ranjana as Thoibi
- Master Denil
- Master Chingkheinganba
- Master Santosh
- Master Oliver Chiru
- Master Russel
- Master Robinson
- Master Biken
- Master Chingkhei
- R.K. Sorojini Devi as Thambou's mother
- Ayekpam Shanti
- Dhonen
- Renedy Singh (Special Appearance)
Production
editThis film is the second production of The Second Millennium Mongoloids after producing the blockbuster film Meera Memcha.
Accolades
editNobap won 9 awards at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010, including the Best Feature Film award.[6][7]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 | Best Feature Film | Director: Heisnam Tomba Producer: Suresh Hidang |
Won |
| Best Story | Suresh Hidang | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Y. Kumarjit | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Konjengbam Boong | Won | |
| Best Audiography | O. Boby | Won | |
| Best Editing | Bishe Moirangthem | Won | |
| Best Art Direction | Bishe Moirangthem | Won | |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Hamom Sadananda | Won | |
| Special Jury Mention | Abenao Elangbam | Won |
Reception
editR. K. Bidur Singh wrote in e-pao.org, "Making an enterprising team with Suresh Hidang, producer-writer-lyricist, Y. Kumarjit, screen playwright, Hodam Tommy and K. Boong, cinematographer and editor, O.Geet, music director etc., he comes up with a non-conventional film-Nobap. The plight of rural folks and eight kids in desperate need of football, but unable to afford one, kicking Nobap instead-are all well expressed in a comprehensible visual language. The film is skilfully intercut with humorous romantic interludes-Thambou and Thaja; Thanou and Thoibi.
Nobap is not a story that somebody tells you just to make you feel sorry for the poor people, it has other meaning and a shot's meaning can go very far beyond the subject. The film would have been better if a few sequences, such as apparent abduction of Thambou and child kidnapping for forced labour had been trimmed. They are neither sensibly treated nor developed as meaningful sub-plot.
★★★ : One for story-screenplay, one for sincerity and realistic attempt at the film making, one for eight frolicsome kids."[8]
Soundtrack
editBishe Moirangthem, Tomba Thangjam and Mangangsana composed the soundtrack for the film and wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Laklo Thadoi Laklo Thoinu, Houda Houjillu Thok a ba Ama Lakchani and Pallubana Thamoi Ama.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Laklo Thadoi Laklo Thoinu" | Suresh Hidang | Nandeshori, Sophia, Master Surchand & Master Martin | 06:30 |
| 2. | "Houda Houjillu Thok a ba Ama Lakchani" | Suresh Hidang | Hamom Sadananda | 04:27 |
| 3. | "Pallubana Thamoi Ama" | Suresh Hidang | Raju Nong | 05:08 |
| Total length: | 16:05 | |||
External links
edit- Manipuri Zone. "Nobap Film Soundtrack". Retrieved 1 May 2021 – via YouTube.
References
edit- ^ "Nobap 2 - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel".
- ^ "Manipuri Cinema Golden Jubilee: Importance of film preservation stressed in Cine Dialogue". The Frontier Manipur.
- ^ M.C. Thoiba. "Football boys on a roll". The Telegraph.
- ^ "Frames of peace". The Hindu.
- ^ "Nobap Film screening MRF 20110110".
- ^ "Glittering end to 7th state film festival; Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom".
- ^ "Nobap walks away with the lion's share at 7th film fest : 21st sep10 ~ E-Pao! Headlines".
- ^ "Nobap - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel".