Nongallamdaisida Explained

Nongallamdaisida (English: When It's Dawn) is a 2022 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Nobin Phairembam under the banner of NB Poireicha Films.^[1] It stars Hamom Sadananda, Gurumayum Bonny, Manganba Phairembam and Biju Ningombam in the lead roles.^[2] The movie was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 19 June 2022.^{[3] [4]} It was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} The film was certified by CBFC in 2021, but was released in 2022.^[9]

Plot

Encouraged by the support given by the people, Ningthem decides to stand as a candidate of his constituency in the upcoming Manipur assembly elections. He wins the election but faces consequences of the corruption filled system, even before he starts his duties.

Cast

• Hamom Sadananda as Phairembam Ningthem
• Gurumayum Bonny as Angamba, Minister
• Manganba Phairembam as Phairembam Phireppa, Ningthem's brother
• Biju Ningombam as Sakhenbi, Phireppa's love interest
• Mukabala Loya as SMS
• Moirangthem Roshni as Ayeengbi, SMS's love interest
• Lilabati Chanam as Tapthabi, Angamba's wife
• R.K. Sorojini as Linthoi, Ningthem's mother
• Ratan Lai as Amarjit aka Loya, Police
• Brahmacharimayum Roji as Thoi
• Raj Nongthombam (Guest appearance)
• Paikhomba
• Karnajit
• Bonthai
• Lanthoibi

Soundtrack

Poirei Thokchom and Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Prane Yungkham and R.K. Imo wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nungshi Pamui and Mityengdei Houkhiba.^{[10] [11]}

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male	Gurumayum Bonny		[12] [13]
10th MANIFA 2022	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female	R.K. Sorojini		[14] [15] [16]
	Best Make-Up	Poison Khurai
	Best Audiography	Mashu Maben Films
	Best Art Director	Suvas & John Irom
	Best Screenplay	Binoranjan Oinam & O. Gautam
	Best Direction	O. Gautam
	Best Feature Film	Producer: Phairembam Nobin Director: O. Gautam

Notes and References

1. Web site: 14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 Winners announced - April 03 2022. 8 October 2024. e-pao.net.
2. Web site: Governor distributes film awards. 8 October 2024. The Sangai Express.
3. Web site: Nongallamdaisida Official Trailer - Dr. Manganba, Biju, Bony, Sadananda, Mukabala, RatanLai. 11 June 2022 . 8 October 2024. YouTube.
4. News: 14th Manipur State Film Award: Eikhoigi Yum wins best feature film title. 8 October 2024. The Sangai Express.
5. News: Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films. 8 October 2024. Imphal Free Press.
6. Web site: Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway. Chronicle News Service. 8 October 2024. e-pao.net.
7. Web site: The Sangai Film Festival, 2022. James Khangembam. 8 October 2024. e-pao.net.
8. News: Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival. 8 October 2024. Imphal Free Press.
9. Web site: List of feature films certified in 2021. 8 October 2024. www.cbfcindia.gov.in.
10. Web site: Nungshi Pamui - Manganba, Biju - AJ Maisnam & Sangeeta - Official Nongallamdaisida Movie Song. 24 December 2020 . 8 October 2024. YouTube.
11. Web site: Mityengdei Houkhiba - Manganba & Biju - Kenedy & Pushparani - Official Nongallamdaisida Movie Song. 22 February 2020 . 8 October 2024. YouTube.
12. Web site: In pics: Guv distributes 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022. 8 October 2024. www.eastmojo.com. 9 April 2022 .
13. Web site: 14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender). 8 October 2024. hynews.in.
14. Web site: 10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists Honored In 26 Categories. 16 October 2024. hynews.in.
15. Web site: MANIFA: Larei Lathup bags best feature film award. Chronicle News Service. 16 October 2024. e-pao.net.
16. Web site: 10th MANIFA film festival on May 15. 16 October 2024. e-pao.net.