Nongmatang

Nongmatang (English: Only One Day) is a 2014 Manipur film directed by Suvas E. and produced by Ajit Yumnam and Brojen Yumnam, under the banner of Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol and presented by Skyline Pictures. It stars Kaiku Rajkumar, Abenao Elangbam and Prity Maibam in the lead, with Binitia, Ashokumar, Geetchandra, Puinabati, Priya, Nando Sharma, Brojendrakumar, Somorendro and many others playing supporting roles. The story of the film was written by Ajit Yumnam. Nongmatang got selection at the 3rd Delhi International Film Festival 2014.[1]

Nongmatang
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySuvas E.
Produced byAjit Yumnam
Brojen Yumnam
Written byAjit Yumnam
StarringKaiku Rajkumar
Abenao Elangbam
Prity Maibam (National Bravery Awardee)
Music byGopi
A.K. Yangoi
CinematographyManithoi Asem
Nanda Ch.
Edited byManithoi Asem
Dhake
Production
company
Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol
Distributed bySkyline Pictures
Release date
2014
Running time
94 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei

Cast
  • Kaiku Rajkumar as Sir Chinglen
  • Abenao Elangbam as Madam Tampha
  • Prity Maibam as Mangaleima
  • Binitia Devi as Thaja
  • Ashokumar as Khuman Maheikol's Principal
  • Geetchandra as Thaja's Father

About

The film narrates the story of a girl Mangaleima who stood second position in the HSLCE (High School Leaving Certificate Examination), Manipur. The film starts with Mangaleima explaining to media on how she became successful and was able to stand in the second position. She is supported well by her teachers and friends from school, Chinglen, Tampha and Thaja, particularly Chinglen, who doesn't believe in the habit of students taking up private tuitions, which is increasingly becoming a fashion in the present-day Manipur.

Awards

Nongmatang won many awards at the Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards 2015, including the Best Feature Film Award.[2]

Award Category Winner's name Result
4th SSS MANIFA 2015 Best Feature Film Suvas E.
Ajit Yumnam
Brojen Yumnam		 Won
Best Actor in a Leading Role Kaiku Rajkumar Won
Best Actress in a Leading Role Prity Maibam Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Binitia Devi Won
Best Story Ajit Yumnam Won
Best Costume Designer Gangarani Won

Soundtrack

Gopi and A.K. Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ajit Yumnam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Taibang Meerol Amatta Tadringeido.

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Taibang Meerol Amatta Tadringeido"Ajit YumnamBabyrani, Nanaobi03:27
Total length:3:27

References
  1. "'Nongmatang' for Delhi Film Fest | The Peoples Cronicle". Thepeopleschronicle.in. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  2. "Waikhu gets lion's share in SSS MANIFA film award function". Ifp.co.in. Retrieved 14 January 2016.


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