Paari (2000 film) explained

Paari is a 2000 Manipuri film written by Aribam Gautam and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.^{[1] [2] [3]} The movie stars R.K. Surchandra in the lead role.^{[4] [5]} This children film is produced by Children's Film Society, India.^{[6] [7]} The movie participated at National Children's Film Festival (NCFF) 2010, Guwahati; 2nd Children's Film Festival and 4th Children's Film Festival 2013, Imphal.^{[8] [9] [10]} Paari was among the films screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2015 under the section A special retrospective on ace filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma.^{[11] [12]}

Paari is the first Manipuri children film.

Cast

• Master R.K. Surchandra as Sanathoi
• Master Telem Imotomba as Tomba
• Master G. Ashutosh as Tomba, Friend of Sanathoi
• Master Jiban as Son of Choukidar
• Lourembam Keshworjit as Iboyaima
• Salam Birendra as Idhou (Grandfather)
• L. Brajabidhu as Sanathoi's father
• Sagolsem Meenakumari as Sanathoi's mother
• Sarojini Shija as Tomba's mother
• Tongbram Babudhon as Forest Choukidar
• M. Kanhaibabu as Forest Guard-I
• Lourembam Boy (Devid) as Doctor
• M. Tomba as Oja Tomba
• R.K. Sanayaima as Sangai Ningthou

Notes and References

1. Web site: PAARI - Children's Film Society, India. 13 November 2021. cfsindia.org.
2. Web site: GOVERNMENT OF INDIA - INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING - LOK SABHA. 13 November 2021. eparlib.nic.in.
3. News: 'Invite more child artistes'. 1 January 2022. The Times of India. 20 November 2001.
4. Web site: Musical Troupe ‘Rhythms Of Manipur’ Performance At The Singapore Flyer. 13 November 2021. kanglaonline.com.
5. Web site: PAARI - 2000 - Rights | Ultra. 13 November 2021. www.ultraindia.com.
6. Web site: Growth of Manipuri Digital Films. Dr. M. Nawaz KJhan. 13 November 2021. communicationtoday.net.
7. Web site: Irreparable loss: Aribam Syam Sharma pays tribute to ‘first choice’ Irom Maipak. 13 November 2021. thefrontiermanipur.com.
8. Web site: Children's Film Fest in Guwahati. 13 November 2021. The Assam Tribune.
9. Web site: Children's Film Festival kicks off in Imphal. 13 November 2021. www.nchro.org.
10. Web site: 4th Children Film Festival MFDC Palace Compound a promising event. Amukhomba Ngangbam. 13 November 2021. manipurtimes.com.
11. Web site: Special retrospective on Aribam Syam Sharma; New Horizons from NE section opens at IFFI 2015. 13 November 2021. e-pao.net.
12. Web site: ‘New Horizons from North East’ Section Opens at IFFI. 13 November 2021. www.magicalassam.com.