Laman Ama

Laman Ama (English: A Vengeance Story) is a 2018 Indian Meitei language film directed by Sanad Aribam and produced by Rajeshwar Aribam, under the banner of Fast Forward Films.[1] It stars Raju Nong, Saroja Devi Chongtham and Hemlet in the lead roles. It is a Manipuri thriller film. It is adapted from Randy Oliver's Angle of Deflection. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS), Imphal on 14 October 2018.[2] The movie was selected in the 11th International Guwahati Film Festival 2018.[3]

Laman Ama
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySanad Aribam
Screenplay bySanad Aribam
Story bySanad Aribam
Produced byDr. Rajeshwar Aribam
StarringRaju Nong
Saroja Chongtham
Hemlet
CinematographyArjun Ningthemcha
Edited bySanad Aribam
Music byDenson Salam
Karnajit
Production
company
Fast Forward Films
Distributed byFast Forward Films
Release date
  • October 14, 2018 (2018-10-14)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

The blessing ceremony was held at Khagempalli Huidrom Leikai on 3 October 2015.[4][5]

Synopsis

A single mother with a shady past rises against all odds to avenge her daughter.

Cast
  • Raju Nong (Adhikarimayum Raju) as Thouba
  • Saroja Devi Chongtham as Ngambi
  • Hemlet as Pabung
  • Sky Anoubam
  • Paul Haokip
  • Dhumga Kshetrimayum as Kanhai
  • Jotin

Accolades

Saroja Devi Chongtham won the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019.[6]

Award Category Winner's name Result
12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019 Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female Saroja Devi Chongtham Won
Best Cinematography Arjun Ningthemcha Won
4th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards 2020 Best Art Direction Sanad Aribam Won
Best Cinematography Arjun Ningthemcha Won
8th SSS MANIFA 2019[7] Best Lyricist Irengbam Thawan Won
Best Music Director Karnajit Won
Best Editing Sanad Aribam Won
Best Playback Singer - Male Irengbam Thawan Won
Best Feature Film Producer:
Dr. Rajeshwar Sharma Aribam
Director:
Sanad Aribam		 Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female Saroja Devi Chongtham Nominated
Best Cinematography Arjun Ningthemcha Nominated
Best Make-Up Kangana S. Nominated
Best Screenplay Sanad Aribam Nominated
Best Direction Sanad Aribam Nominated

Soundtrack

Denson Salam and Karnajit composed the soundtrack for the film and Kenedy Khuman and Irengbam Thawan wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Minambani and Aroobana Mataida. The stop motion technique is used to create the video for the song Minambani.[8] The mixing and mastering is done by Bibid Sh. The song was recorded at MS Recording.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Minambani"Kenedy KhumanDenson SalamKenedy Khuman03:14
2."Aroobana Mataida"Irengbam ThawanKarnajitIrengbam Thawan05:32
Total length:8:46

Reception

Chitra Ahanthem of Imphal Free Press opined that "Laman Ama is definitely a film worth watching".[9]

References
  1. Kashyap, Archita (8 June 2019). "As northeastern cinema gains visibility at international film festivals, a look at what's driving the change". Firstpost. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  2. "Laman Ama screened at Chandigarh : 09th apr19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  3. "Laman Ama selected for 11th International Guwahati Film Festival : 11th dec18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  4. Gurumayum, Maheshwar (4 October 2015). "Film Muhurut of 'Laman Ama' held - Imphal Times". Imphal Times. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  5. "Hueiyen Lanpao | Official Website Manipur Daily". Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  6. "Yengkhom Roma awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 13th Mami Numit 20190411". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  7. "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
  8. "Minambani: Laman Ama Song - MAMI TAIBANG" – via YouTube.
  9. Ahanthem, Chitra (14 October 2018). "Laman Ama: A Film that needs to go far!". Imphal Free Press. Archived from the original on 14 October 2018.
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