Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari
Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari is a 2006 Indian Meitei language film directed by L. Surjakanta and produced by Somen Moirangcha, under the banner of Ebudhou Film Creations.[1] The film features Lairenjam Olen and Devita Urikhinbam in the lead roles. The film is based on Ashok Khurai's novel of the same title. He died during the shooting of the film due to heart attack in 2006.[2]
| Lakhipurgi Lakhipyari | |
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 Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | L. Surjakanta |
| Screenplay by | Somen Moirangcha |
| Story by | Ashok Nongthombam |
| Produced by | Somen Moirangcha |
| Starring | Lairenjam Olen Devita Urikhinbam |
| Cinematography | L. Surjakanta |
| Edited by | Tommy |
| Music by | Samu (Roubi) |
Production company | Ebudhou Film Creations |
| Distributed by | Ebudhou Film Creations |
Release date | 2006 |
Running time | 161 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Synopsis
A betrayed woman Thambal takes revenge by killing her husband which separates herself and her son Amar. Amar grows up under the kind care of an old man at Lakhipur. He falls in love with a local beautiful girl Lakhipyari. As love blossoms, a letter from Imphal interludes to make Amar leaving Lakhipyari. Lakhipyari can't help but to wait for Amar's return.
Cast
- Lairenjam Olen as Amar
- Devita Urikhinbam as Lakhipyari
- Huirem Seema as Thambal, Amar's mother
- Loitongbam Dorendra as Amar's grandfather
- Takhellambam Lokendra as Lakhipyari's father
- R.K. Hemabati as Lakhipyari's mother
- Master Bolex as Amar (Child)
- Baby Priyaluxmi
- Keshoram
- Purnendu
- R.K. Amarjeet (Special Appearance)
Accolades
It won 11 awards at the First Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007, including Best Feature Film and Best Director Award, won by L. Surjakanta.[3][4]
- Best Feature Film (Somen Moirangcha & L. Surjakanta)
- Best Director (L. Surjakanta)
- Best Actress (Devita Urikhinbam)
- Best Supporting Actress (Huirem Seema)
- Best Screenplay (Somen Moirangcha)
- Best Story (Ashok Khurai)
- Best Child Artist (Master Bolex)
Soundtrack
Samu (Roubi) composed the soundtrack for the movie and Roshan Sorokhaibam wrote the lyrics.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sakhenbi Nanggi" | Roshan Sorokkhaibam | Samu (Roubi) | Hamom Sadananda | 04:55 |
| 2. | "Tanourabi Nanggi Naappada" | Roshan Sorokkhaibam | Samu (Roubi) | Hamom Sadananda, Maibam Roshibina | 05:52 |
| 3. | "Yengjage Eina Thamoi Penna" | Roshan Sorokkhaibam | Samu (Roubi) | Huidrom Nowboy, Kabita | 07:10 |
| 4. | "Naitom Paiba Cheklani" | Roshan Sorokkhaibam | Samu (Roubi) | Huidrom Nowboy | 05:07 |
| 5. | "Thamoibu Kaihallaga" | Roshan Sorokkhaibam | Samu (Roubi) | Pushparani Huidrom | 05:05 |
| 6. | "Nungshibi Nanggi Shaktamsibu" | Roshan Sorokkhaibam | Samu (Roubi) | Ranbir Thouna | 05:40 |
| Total length: | 33:49 | ||||
References
- Angomcha Bimol Akoijam. "Manipuri cinema: Festival and beyond". e-pao.net.
- "Manipur film forges ties, sweeps awards - Lakhipurgee Lakhipyari shot in Cachar". Telegraph India. Archived from the original on 24 October 2010.
- "Manipuri Film awards announced, Olen best actor". One India.
- "Festival of Manipuri cinema ends". e-pao.net.