Pandam Amada

Pandam Amada (English: In Pursuit Of) is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sarokons. It stars Bonney Takhelmayum and Archana Konsam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at MSFDS on 8 September 2019.[1] It was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020.[2] Pandam Amada was selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival.[3]

Pandam Amada
Theatrical release poster
Directed byOinam Gautam Singh
Screenplay bySantosh Laishram
Story bySantosh Laishram
Produced bySarokons
StarringBonney Takhelmayum
Archana Konsam
CinematographyDhana Luwang
Edited byOinam Gautam Singh
Music by
  • Songs:
  • Tony Aheibam
  • Score:
  • Karnajit L.
  • RK Birendrajit
Production
company
Takhel Films
Distributed byTakhel Films
Release date
8 September 2019
Running time
99 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

The film also got selections in the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai and Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020.[4][5] The movie was nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories.[6] It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[7]

Synopsis

Malem is an innocent, a kind-hearted and a sporty boy. He has a close childhood friend called Nganba. The two close friends get separated after passing out together from high school as the former joins a new school under his father's recommendation. Malem gets to meet a new circle of friends and his life rolls up to the phase of mischievous behaviour and eventually, he gets caught being drunk by police. While Malem struggles to recover from the trauma of the incident, his friend Nganba faces health complications and gets hospitalised. When Malem learns that Nganba's condition is critical and needs money for operation, he decides to take part in a marathon race with a strong intention to win. Now, Malem's only objective is to help his friend by putting the winning cash prize in the operation.

Cast
  • Bonney Takhelmayum as Malem
  • Archana Konsam as Bembem
  • Raju Nong as Malem's father
  • Maya Choudhury as Yaiphabi, Malem's mother
  • Ningthoujam Rina as Tombi, Nganba's mother
  • Naoton H. as Nganba
  • Sanu Thokchom as Lemba
  • Heikrujam Kerish
  • Sandip Pukhram
  • Sagar Maibam
  • Ghanashyam Khangembam
  • Sorokhaibam Saratchandra

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Eikhoi Yambung wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Naken Tha and Exam Loire. Naken Tha became a hit song number and reached more than 8 million views on YouTube. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.

Pandam Amada
Soundtrack album by
Kenedy Khuman
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length9:41
LabelTakhel Films
External audio
audio icon Naken Tha on YouTube
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Naken Tha"Eikhoi YambungTony AheibamKenedy Khuman05:25
2."Exam Loire"Eikhoi YambungTony AheibamKenedy Khuman04:16
Total length:9:41

Accolades

Pandam Amada won many awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020, including the Best Feature Film Award.[8] At the 9th MANIFA 2020, the movie won four awards out of the 14 nominations. The award ceremonies for both were postponed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 9 April 2021 Best Feature Film Producer:
Konsam Saroja
Director:
O. Gautam		 Won [9]
[10]
Best Director Oinam Gautam Singh Won
Best Screenplay (Original) Santosh Laishram
Momocha Konthoujam		 Won
Best Production Designer Konjengbam Demba Won
Best Audiography (Sound Designer) Ph. Shananda Sharma Won
Best Editing Oinam Gautam Singh Won
Best Make-Up Poison (Kh. Debabrata) Won
Best Background Score RK Birendrajit
L. Karnajit		 Won
Best Playback Singer (Male) Kenedy Khuman (Naken Tha) Won
Best Choreography John Irom Won
Best Children's Film O. Gautam
Konsam Saroja		 Won
9th MANIFA 2020 8 February 2021 Best Audiography P. Shananda Sharma Won [11]
[12]
Best Background Score R.K. Birendrajit
Karnajit Laishram		 Won
Best Art Director Irom John Meitei Won
Best Cinematography Dhana Luwang Won
Best Feature Film O. Gautam
Konsam Saroja		 Nominated
Best Director Oinam Gautam Singh Nominated
Best Screenplay Santosh Laishram Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male Raju Nong Nominated
Best Lyricist Eikhoi Yambung Nominated
Best Playback Singer - Male Kenedy Khuman Nominated
Best Editing Oinam Gautam Singh Nominated
Best Costume Saroja Konsam Nominated
Best Story Saroja Konsam Nominated
Best Choreography John Irom Nominated

References
  1. "Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam". Mami Taibang.
  2. "Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest". North East Now. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  3. "O Goutam's Pandam Amada to have world premiere at DIIF". The People's Chronicle. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  4. "Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
  5. "Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". United News of India. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  6. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
  7. "Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film". Imphal Free Press. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  8. "Manipur state film awards announced". United News of India. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  9. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  10. "Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Winners". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  11. "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
  12. "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net.
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