Tharoi Ahambei Mahao Explained
| Tharoi Ahambei Mahao |
| Director: | Khoibam Homeshwori |
| Producer: | Ranjit Ningthouja |
| Screenplay: | Ranjit Ningthouja |
| Story: | Ranjit Ningthouja |
| Starring: | Silheiba Ningthoujam
Ithoi Oinam |
| Music: | Amarjit Lourembam |
| Cinematography: | Regan Kh. |
| Editing: | Regan Kh. |
| Studio: | Home Films Manipur |
| Distributor: | Home Films Manipur |
| Runtime: | 119 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Tharoi Ahambei Mahao is a 2022 Manipuri film written and produced by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Khoibam Homeshwori, under the banner of Home Films Manipur.[1] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles.[2] The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 30 April 2022. It is based on the Shumang Kumhei of the same title.[3]
Plot
The film revolves around Nganthoi, who eloped with her lover Ahenba against the wishes of her parents. They did not want Ahenba as he is not from a well-to-do family. But Nganthoi finally proved them to be wrong.
Cast
- Silheiba Ningthoujam as Ahenba
- Ithoi Oinam as Nganthoi
- Idhou as Nongyai, Nganthoi's father
- Khoibam Homeshwori as Leima, Nganthoi's mother
- Ratan Lai as Athoiba, Ahenba's brother
- Santosh Athokpam as Saphaba, Ahenba's father
- Rajkumari Romila as Leibakngakpi
- Moirangthem Sunil Myboy as Muktasana
- Sangeeta
Soundtrack
Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack for the film and Ajit Ningthouja wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Thengnahalle.[4]
Accolades
The film won three awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023.[5] [6]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|
| 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023 | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Ranjit Ningthouja (Producer)
Khoibam Homeshwori (Director) | | [7] [8] [9] |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Ithoi Oinam | |
| Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist) | Tarun Wang | |
| 10th MANIFA 2022 | Best Choreography | Thiyam Meneka | | [10] [11] [12] |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | | |
See also
Notes and References
- News: ‘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. 22 September 2024. The Sangai Express.
- News: ‘15th Manipur State Film Awards held. 22 September 2024. Imphal Free Press.
- Web site: Tharoi Ahambagi Mahao - Kumhei.com. 22 September 2024. www.kumhei.com.
- Web site: Thengnahalle (From "Tharoi Ahambei Mahao"). 22 September 2024. www.jiosaavn.com.
- Web site: 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Results November 14, 2023 - Manipur State Film Development Society, MSFDS. 22 September 2024. e-pao.net.
- News: Winners of 15th Manipur State Film Award 2023 Award declared. 22 September 2024. Imphal Free Press.
- Web site: ‘Eigi Nupi Tamnalai’ sweeps top honors clinching best feature film award at 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023. 22 September 2024. www.indiatodayne.in.
- Web site: Manipur: 90-yr-old filmmaker receives Lifetime Achievement Award . 22 September 2024. www.eastmojo.com.
- Web site: Manipur State Film Awards declared; M Nilamani wins Lifetime Achievement Award. 22 September 2024. thenortheastaffairs.com.
- Web site: 10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists Honored In 26 Categories. 16 October 2024. hynews.in.
- Web site: MANIFA: Larei Lathup bags best feature film award. Chronicle News Service. 16 October 2024. e-pao.net.
- Web site: 10th MANIFA film festival on May 15. 16 October 2024. e-pao.net.
