Samadon is a 2022 Manipuri film written by Herojit Naoroibam and directed by Inaocha Khundrakpam.[1] It stars Daya Kshetrimayum, Danube Kangjam and Ratana Kshetrimayum in the lead roles.[2] The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS) on 5 November 2022.[3]
| Samadon | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Inaocha Khundrakpam |
| Screenplay by | Herojit Naoroibam |
| Story by | Herojit Naoroibam |
| Produced by | R.K. Lakshmibai |
| Starring | Daya Kshetrimayum Danube Kangjam Ratana Kshetrimayum |
| Cinematography | Sanjoy Chingangbam |
| Edited by | Yoimayai Mongsaba |
| Music by | Gleeson Thoudam Regit Lisham Background Score: Tenao HD |
Production company | Ningthemcha Mayum Production |
| Distributed by | Inaocha Khundrakpam Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Synopsis
editSamadon is a drug addict. His family tries hard to bring him into the right path but fails time and again. Finally, in the bitter war between Samadon and drugs, the former wins.
Cast
edit- Daya Kshetrimayum as Samadon
- Danube Kangjam
- Ratana Kshetrimayum
- Ningthoujam Jayvidya as Samadon's father
- Rina Ningthoujam as Samadon's mother
- Nicky Sorokkhaibam as Pepe, Samadon's sister
- Ningthiba Loitongbam as Henba, Samadon's brother
- Gokul Athokpam as Pepe's love interest
- Modhubala Thoudam
- Bobo Ningthoukhongjam as Rehabilitation Centre Manager
- Jatishore Thangjam
- Amu Saikhom as Amu
- Suresh Melei as Tomei
- Alex Babu
- Huru
- Kshetrimayum Sanjoy
- Kongbrailatpam Prem Sharma
- Ningthoujam Nganthoibi
- Gurumayum Ratimala
Soundtrack
editGleeson Thoudam and Regit Lisham composed the soundtrack for the film and Nganba Luwang and Herojit Naoroibam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Ngashi Hayeng and Nachana Emit Panglakpada. The video for the former song was choreographed by Robert Mutum.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ngashi Hayeng" | Nganba Luwang | Gleeson Thoudam | Surma Chanu | 04:43 |
| 2. | "Nachana Emit Panglakpada" | Herojit Naoroibam | Regit Lisham | Arbin Soibam | 04:48 |
| Total length: | 9:31 | ||||
Accolades
editThe film won three awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023.[4][5]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Kshetrimayum Daya | Won | [6][7][8] |
| Best Debut Film for a Director | Inaocha Khundrakpam | Won | ||
| Special Jury Mention | Producer: Rajkumari Lakshmibai Devi Director: Inaocha Khundrakpam |
Won | ||
| 11th MANIFA 2023 | Best Child Artist | Ningthiba Loitongbam | Nominated | [9][10][11] |
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Arbin Soibam for the song "Nachana Emit Panglakpada" | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Director | David Thokchom | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Herojit Naoroibam | Nominated | ||
| Best Feature Film | Producer: R.K. Lakshmibai Devi Director: Inaocha Khundrakpam |
Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' wins best feature film award, 'I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)' bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "'15th Manipur State Film Awards held". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Feature film, 'Samadon' released". e-pao.net. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Results November 14, 2023 - Manipur State Film Development Society, MSFDS". e-pao.net. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Winners of 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Award declared". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' sweeps top honors clinching best feature film award at 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023". www.indiatodayne.in. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipur: 90-yr-old filmmaker receives Lifetime Achievement Award". www.eastmojo.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Manipur State Film Awards declared; M Nilamani wins Lifetime Achievement Award". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "MANIFA 2023: 'Akangba Nachom' wins Best Feature Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "11th MANIFA-2023 on March 25". e-pao.net. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 26 October 2024.