Ei Actor Natte

Ei Actor Natte (English: I'm Not An Actor) is a 2019 romantic Indian Meitei language film directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by Rodhika Heingang.[1] It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Biju Ningombam in the lead roles.[2] The movie won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[3] It also won two awards at the 9th MANIFA 2020.[4][5]

Ei Actor Natte
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHomen D' Wai
Screenplay byHomen D' Wai
Story byRodhika Heingang
Produced byRodhika Heingang
StarringShilheiba Ningthoujam
Biju Ningombam
CinematographyBoong Konjengbam
Edited byMohendro (KAMS)
Music byTony Aheibam
Production
company
Imphal Star Film
Distributed byImphal Star Film
Release date
25 October 2019
Running time
149 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Ei Actor Natte was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 25 October 2019. The DVDs of the movie were released by MFDC in November 2021.

Synopsis

It is a movie that sketches the unique story of Mani and Rashihenbi. Rashihenbi is an adopted daughter of Pamheiba. She is despised by his wife, Mani's mother. Rashihenbi is compelled to leave her home after her foster mother plots against her. Mani becomes a lunatic to win Rashihenbi back.

Cast
  • Shilheiba Ningthoujam as Mani
  • Biju Ningombam as Rashihenbi
  • Ningthouja Jayvidya as Pamheiba, Mani's father
  • Ningthoujam Rina as Mani's mother
  • Kripalaxmi Gurumayum as Tampha
  • Heisnam Geeta as Sakhenbi, Tampha's mother
  • Master Changkhomba as Master Mani
  • Baby Ghanaluxmi as Baby Rashihenbi
  • Denny Likmabam as Dr. Thanil
  • Y. Kumarjit as Khuraton, Rashihenbi's uncle
  • Poison (Kh. Debabrata) as Ibemhal
  • Surjit Saikhom
  • Ibomcha
  • Dara
  • Bhumeshor
  • Jugindro

Accolades

Ei Actor Natte won two awards out of the 12 nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.[6] It won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.

Award Category Winner's name Result
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Producer:
Rodhika Heingang
Director:
Homen D' Wai		 Won
Special Jury Mention Biju Ningombam Won
9th MANIFA 2020 Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female Biju Ningombam Won
Best Editing L. Mohendro Won
Best Art Director Ady Yengkokpam Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Ningthoujam Rina Nominated
Best Feature Film Producer:
Rodhika Heingang
Director:
Homen D' Wai		 Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male Shilheiba Ningthoujam Nominated
Best Playback Singer - Female Danubi Mangang Nominated
Best Background Score Nanao Sagolmang Nominated
Best Cinematography Boong Konjengbam Nominated
Best Make-Up Poison Nominated
Best Choreography Prameshwari Nominated
Best Screenplay Homen D' Wai Nominated

Music

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Foreign Car and Phajare Ningthire.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Foreign Car"Homen D' WaiTony AheibamGems Chongtham04:21
2."Phajare Ningthire"Homen D' WaiTony AheibamDanubi05:01
Total length:9:22

References
  1. "Manipur Film Journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri Feature Film Award". Northeast Now. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  2. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  3. "Highways of Life wins big at Manipur State Film Awards 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  4. "Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held at Kakching". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  5. "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
  6. Desk, Inside Chronicle Digital (12 July 2020). "9th MANIFA winner: 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award".
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