Keishamthong Thoibi Explained

Keishamthong Thoibi is a 2008 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by R.K. Chandrabal under the banner of Diana Films.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]} It stars Lairenjam Olen, Bidyaluxmi Devi, Chinglen Thiyam and Thongam Thoithoi in the lead roles. The story was written by Chana Lukhoi and screenplay by Narendra Ningomba.^{[6] [7]} The film was released at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal on 20 November 2008.^[8] It is based on the Shumang Kumhei of the same title.^[9]

Plot

Eigya Pameshor, a Brahmin falls in love with Thoibi, a tribal lady from Keishamthong. When they eloped and get married, Eigya Gopal (an orthodox Brahmin) part ways with his son. Time and experience teaches Eigya Gopal that humanity has no religion and God is one.

Cast

• Lairenjam Olen as Eigya Pameshor
• Bidyaluxmi Devi as Keishamthong Thoibi
• Chinglen Thiyam^{[10] [11]} as Eigya Gopal, Pameshor's father
• Thongam Thoithoi as Manjuri, Pameshor's mother
• Thingom Pritam as Eigya Rameshor
• Ranjana as Gaitri
• Iboyaima Khuman as Thoibi's brother
• Wangkhem Lalitkumar as Gaitri's father
• Gurumayum Ongbi Gunabati as Leibaklei
• Star Kamei^[12] as Ramthar

Soundtrack

Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the movie and Narendra Ningomba wrote the lyrics. Maibam Roshibina, Konthoujam Bobin, Pushparani Huidrom, Huidrom Nowboy and Mandakini Takhellambam are the playback singers. The movie has four songs.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Manipuri Cinema, a world within a World Cinema: Manipuri film as a tool for social integration. Bobby Wahengbam. 7 October 2024. e-pao.org.
2. Web site: Keishamthong Thoibi - Movie. 7 October 2024. www.moviefone.com.
3. Web site: Famed Shumang Leela, film actor Chinglen Thiyam passes away. The Sangai Express.
4. Web site: Metropolis and peripheral life: Digital cinema dialects in 'Northeast' India. Neikolie Kuotsu. 7 October 2024. www.academia.edu.
5. Web site: CHAPTER 14 ENGLISH Doctoral Theses. 7 October 2024. crl.du.ac.in.
6. Web site: OINAM TUNAL Pen Name : Chana Lukhoi Address. 7 October 2024. www.muc.ac.in.
7. News: 15 April 2012. Manipur's homegrown script. The Indian Express.
8. Web site: Nungshibee Ahing captivates Hojai's people. 7 October 2024. e-pao.net.
9. Web site: SHUMANG LEELA, THE HOTTEST CURRY FOR MANIPURIS . 7 October 2024. e-pao.net.
10. Web site: Manipuri film actor Chinglen Thiyam passes away. thenortheasttoday.com.
11. Web site: Chinglen Thiyam and Shumang Kumhei: A Tribute. Imphal Free Press.
12. Web site: Star Kamei : Artist / director : Interview and Profile. Nganthoi Lourembam. 8 October 2024. e-pao.net.