Ichadi Manini

Ichadi Manini (English: My Son is a Gem) is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by Geet Yumnam and produced by Ningthoujam Malakumari.[1] It stars Amar Mayanglambam and Bala Hijam in the lead roles.[2] The movie won the Special Jury and Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[3][4] The film was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 28 July 2019.[5]

Ichadi Manini
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGeet Yumnam
Screenplay byBinoranjan Oinam
Story byBinoranjan Oinam
Produced byNingthoujam Malakumari
StarringAmar Mayanglambam
Bala Hijam
CinematographyMohon Kangla
Edited byMohendro (KAMS)
Music bySurmani (Rishi)
Background Score:
R.K. Birendrajit
Production
company
MS Films
Distributed byMS Films
Release date
28 July 2019
Running time
137 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Synopsis

The well going Meiraba's family is broken into fragments due to the immoral acts of his father, Thoiba. He develops illicit affairs with a married lady Sakhenbi. This leads Meiraba to sacrifice his youth life for his mother and sister. Yaiphabi, Meiraba's girlfriend, tries to help him in every possible ways. But certain unforeseen circumstances makes Meiraba distance himself from his girlfriend. The clueless Yaiphabi agrees to tie knot with a stranger guy out of frustration. When she knows the truth, she leaves everything and stands for Meiraba. They are united again. Thoiba also realises his mistakes and comes back for forgiveness and rebuilding of his shattered family.

Cast
  • Amar Mayanglambam as Meiraba
  • Bala Hijam as Yaiphabi
  • Denny Likmabam as Thoiba, Meiraba's father
  • Ningthoujam Rina as Meiraba's mother
  • Thoinao as Echantombi, Meiraba's younger sister
  • Prameshwori as Sakhenbi
  • Idhou as Yaiphabi's father
  • Ratan Lai as Telheiba, Goldsmith
  • Prasanta Oinam as Lukhoi, Meiraba's friend
  • Jenny Khurai as Beautician
  • Linthoi Chanu as Yaiphabi's Aunty
  • R.K. Hemabati as Sakhenbi's mother
  • Bindiya as Sakhenbi's daughter

Accolades

Amar Mayanglambam and Ningthoujam Rina won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) and Special Jury Awards respectively at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.

Ichadi Manini got two titles out of the nominated five at 9th MANIFA 2020.

Award Category Winner's name Result
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male Amar Mayanglambam Won
Special Jury Award Ningthoujam Rina Won
9th MANIFA 2020 Special Jury Award Amar Mayanglambam Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Ningthoujam Rina Won
Best Costume Karan Thokchom Nominated
Best Audiography Mohendro Nominated
Best Editing Mohendro KAMS Nominated

Music

Surmani (Rishi) composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Thammoigee Meehul and Hey Punshi. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Thammoigee Meehul"Binoranjan OinamSurmani (Rishi)Aj Maisnam, Surma Chanu05:21
2."Hey Punshi"Binoranjan OinamSurmani (Rishi)Arbin Soibam, Pushparani Huidrom04:14
Total length:9:35

References
  1. "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net.
  2. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  3. "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net.
  4. Samom, Sobhapati (21 May 2020). "Manipur State Film Awards announced; documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big". Northeast Now. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  5. "Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held". e-pao.net.
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