Lamja Parshuram

Lamja Parshuram is a 1974 Indian Meitei language film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma and produced by G. Narayan Sharma for N.S. Films.[1][2] The script was written by Elangbam Dinamani Singh and story by G.C. Tongbra.[3] The movie features Kangabam Tomba in the title role, and Wahengbam Bedamani as the lead female protagonist.[4][5] It was released on 24 April 1974 at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar.[6] The film ran for more than 100 days and became the first Manipuri hit feature film.[7]

Lamja Parshuram
Movie Poster
Directed byAribam Syam Sharma
Screenplay byElangbam Dinamani Singh
Story byG.C. Tongbra
Produced byG. Narayan Sharma
StarringKangabam Tomba
Wahengbam Bedamani
CinematographySankar Banerjee
Chief assistant:
Bishu Mukherjee
Stills:
Subhash Nandi
Edited byMadhusudan Banerjee
Music byAribam Syam Sharma
Assistant:
Khun Joykumar
Music arranger:
Robin Sarkar
Sound recordist:
Bani Dutta, R.C.A.
Amuly Das (outdoor)
Production
company
N.S. Films
Distributed byN.S. Films
Release date
24 April 1974
Running time
139 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

The indoor shooting of the film was done at Calcutta Movietone Studio. Lamja Parshuram was processed by Gauri Mukherjee at United Cine Laboratory. Khun Joykumar wrote the credit titles for the film.[8] It is the debut feature film directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.[9] From the movie, the leading actor Kangabam Tomba has since been known popularly known as Lamja Tomba.[10]

Synopsis

The theme of the film is about an orphan Parshuram who grows up on his own. His maternal uncle sells his mother to a cruel rich man. He perceives that all these happenings are caused by his father who neglects them. And he takes a vow to kill his estranged father when he finds him. It is a heart touching journey of an orphan who always fights hardship.

(Meghachandra Kongbam, Imphal Review of Arts and Politics)

Cast
  • Kangabam Tomba as Parshuram
  • Wahengbam Bedamani as Indrani
  • G. Narayan Sharma as Parshuram's father
  • Yengkhom Roma as Parshuram's mother
  • Huirem Manglem as Tomal
  • Kshetrimayum Rashi as Kethabi
  • Master Jayantakumar as Master Parshuram

Accolades

Kangabam Tomba won the Best Actor Award for his role in the film at the 1st Manipur State Film Awards 1984.

Soundtrack

Aribam Syam Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Khuraijam Phulendra Singh wrote the lyrics.[11] The movie has four songs sung by Aheibam Syam Sharma, Chongtham Kamala, Khun Joykumar and Kshetrimayum Rashi.[12] The gramophone records were done by H.M.V.

Lamja Parshuram
Soundtrack album by
Aheibam Syam Sharma, Khun Joykumar, Chongtham Kamala, Kshetrimayum Rashi
Released1974
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length14:22
LabelN.S. Films
ProducerG. Narayan Sharma
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Lamja"Kh. Phulendra SinghAheibam Shyam Sharma01:39
2."Imagi Mamou"Kh. Phulendra SinghKhun Joykumar, Kshetrimayum Rashi04:15
3."Ngaorehe Eidi Sumhatle Nangna"Kh. Phulendra SinghKhun Joykumar, Chongtham Kamala04:58
4."Nangdi Chatle Taklamdana"Kh. Phulendra SinghChongtham Kamala04:30
Total length:14:22

References
  1. "Aribam Syam Sharma | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. "Lamja Parshuram". moviebuff.com.
  3. "Rising against all odds". The Hindu.
  4. "Yet Another Feather In The Cap Of Ace Film Maker From Manipur". e-pao.net.
  5. Daniel Chabungbam. "Irengbam Ongbi Bedamani Devi : 'Indrani' of Lamja Parshuram". e-pao.org. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  6. "Citizenship bill: Legendary Manipuri filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma to return Padma Shri". Indian Express.
  7. "Lamja Parshuram - Manipuri Movie :: eRang Classic". e-pao.net.
  8. "Manipur legendary filmmaker Aribam Shyam to return Padma Shri". nenow.in.
  9. "Aribam Syam Sharma - A genius in the world of Indian cinema". fpsjreview.in.
  10. "Need for a film studio in Manipur stressed". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  11. "Lamja Parshuram Album on Hungama". hungama.com.
  12. "Lamja Parshuram Album on Saregama". saregama.com.
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