Laman Ama Explained

Laman Ama (English: A Vengeance Story) is a 2018 Manipuri film directed by Sanad Aribam and produced by Rajeshwar Aribam, under the banner of Fast Forward Films.^[1] It stars Raju Nong, Saroja Devi Chongtham and Hemlet in the lead roles. It is a Manipuri thriller film. It is adapted from Randy Oliver's Angle of Deflection. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS), Imphal on 14 October 2018.^[2] The movie was selected in the 11th International Guwahati Film Festival 2018.^[3]

The blessing ceremony was held at Khagempalli Huidrom Leikai on 3 October 2015.^{[4] [5]}

Synopsis

A single mother with a shady past rises against all odds to avenge her daughter.

Cast

• Raju Nong (Adhikarimayum Raju) as Thouba
• Saroja Devi Chongtham as Ngambi
• Hemlet as Pabung
• Sky Anoubam
• Paul Haokip
• Dhumga Kshetrimayum as Kanhai
• Jotin

Accolades

Saroja Devi Chongtham won the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019.^[6]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Saroja Devi Chongtham
	Best Cinematography	Arjun Ningthemcha
4th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards 2020	Best Art Direction	Sanad Aribam
	Best Cinematography	Arjun Ningthemcha
8th SSS MANIFA 2019[7]	Best Lyricist	Irengbam Thawan
	Best Music Director	Karnajit
	Best Editing	Sanad Aribam
	Best Playback Singer - Male	Irengbam Thawan
	Best Feature Film	Producer: Dr. Rajeshwar Sharma Aribam Director: Sanad Aribam
	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Saroja Devi Chongtham
	Best Cinematography	Arjun Ningthemcha
	Best Make-Up	Kangana S.
	Best Screenplay	Sanad Aribam
	Best Direction	Sanad Aribam

Soundtrack

Denson Salam and Karnajit composed the soundtrack for the film and Kenedy Khuman and Irengbam Thawan wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Minambani and Aroobana Mataida. The stop motion technique is used to create the video for the song Minambani.^[8] The mixing and mastering is done by Bibid Sh. The song was recorded at MS Recording.

Reception

Chitra Ahanthem of Imphal Free Press opined that "Laman Ama is definitely a film worth watching".^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kashyap. Archita. June 8, 2019. As northeastern cinema gains visibility at international film festivals, a look at what's driving the change. 2021-05-20. Firstpost.
2. Web site: Laman Ama screened at Chandigarh : 09th apr19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2021-05-20. e-pao.net.
3. Web site: Laman Ama selected for 11th International Guwahati Film Festival : 11th dec18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. 2021-05-20. e-pao.net.
4. Web site: Gurumayum. Maheshwar. October 4, 2015. Film Muhurut of 'Laman Ama' held - Imphal Times. 2021-05-20. Imphal Times. en-gb.
5. Web site: Hueiyen Lanpao Official Website Manipur Daily. 2021-05-20. en-US.
6. Web site: Yengkhom Roma awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 13th Mami Numit 20190411. 2021-05-20. e-pao.net.
7. Web site: SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines. e-pao.net.
8. Web site: Minambani: Laman Ama Song - MAMI TAIBANG. YouTube.
9. Web site: Laman Ama: A Film that needs to go far!. 14 October 2018. Ahanthem . Chitra. Imphal Free Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20181014211710/http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/52797/laman-ama-a-film-that-needs-to-go-far/. 14 October 2018.