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{{Infobox film
|name = Matamgi Manipur
|image = Matamgi_Manipur.jpg
|alt =
|caption = A still from the film
|director = Debkumar Bose
|producer = Karam Monomohan
|writer = Lokendra Arambam (dialogue)
|screenplay = Debkumar Bose
|story = Arambam Samarendra
|starring = G. Ravindra Sharma [[Yengkhom Roma]]
|music = [[Aribam Syam Sharma]] '''Music arranger:''' Dilip Roy '''Sound recordist:''' Bani Dutta, R.C.A. Anil Talukdar (outdoor)
|cinematography = Shankar Banerjee '''Stills:''' Subhash Nandi
|editing = Madhusudan Banerjee
|studio = K.T. Films Private Limited
|distributor = K.T. Films Private Limited
|released = 9 April 1972
|runtime = 106 minutes
|country = [[India]]
|language = [[Meitei language|Manipuri]]

}}

'''''Matamgi Manipur''''' ([[English language|English]]: ''The Times of Manipur'') is the first full-length [[Manipuri film|Manipuri feature film]] released in the year 1972.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moviebuff.com/matamgi-manipur|title=Matamgi Manipur (1972)|website=www.moviebuff.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Manipuri_cinema_in_the_last_three_decades.html..|title=Manipuri cinema in the last three decades|publisher=www.e-pao.net}}</ref> The movie is directed by Debkumar Bose and produced by Karam Monomohan, under the banner of K.T. Films Private Limited.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/lifetime-achievement-award-for-bose.html|title=Lifetime Achievement Award for Debkumar Bose|website=nenow.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/yearlong-celebration-to-mark-50-years-of-manipuri-cinema-begins-7266840/|title=Year long celebration to mark 50 years of Manipuri cinema begins|newspaper=Indian Express}}</ref> The [[black and white]] film features Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma and [[Yengkhom Roma]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/4/7/IMPHAL-Apr-6The-Manipur-State-Film-Development-Society-MSFDS-a-Government-of-Manipur-undertaking-announced-that-the-year-long-Golden-Jubilee-celebration-of-Manipuri-Cinema-will-be-inaugurated.html|title=MSFDS announced that the year long Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema will be inaugurated|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}</ref> The story of the film was written by Arambam Samarendra and screenplay by Debkumar Bose.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://assamtribune.com/lifetime-achievement-award-for-matamgi-manipur-director|title=Lifetime Achievement Award for Matamgi Manipur Director|website=assamtribune.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://sevendiary.com/keyword/matamgi-manipur/|title=Matamgi Manipur - Sevendiary.com - Discover Northeast India - Culture, Lifestyle and Travel|publisher=sevendiary.com}}</ref> The film won the ''President's Medal'' at the [[20th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/slideshow-award-winning-manipuri-films-1679203|title=Slideshow: Award winning Manipuri films|website=dnaindia.com}}</ref><ref name="e-pao.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.Now_Showing_-_MATAMGI_MANIPUR|title=Now Showing MATAMGI MANIPUR|publisher=}}</ref> It is an adaptation of Arambam Samarendra's theatrical play ''Tīrtha Yātrā''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Profile_of_Manipuri_Personalities.Who_is_Arambam_Somorendra_By_IT_News|title=Profile of Manipuri Personalities: Who is Arambam Samarendra|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref>

In remembrance of the occasion of release of this first feature film of Manipur, every year, April 9 is celebrated as '''''Mami Numit''''' (English: ''Cinema Day'') in the state.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/6610/yearlong-golden-jubilee-celebration-of-manipuri-cinema-begins-with-observation-of-mami-numit|title=Year long Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema begins with observation of Mami Numit|newspaper=Imphal Free Press}}</ref> The film was processed at ''United Cine Laboratory'' under the supervision of Gauri Mukherjee. The credit titles were written by Khun Joykumar.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2021/mar/13/the-midlifecrisis-formanipuri-cinema-2276005.html|title=The midlife crisis for Manipuri cinema|newspaper=Indian Express}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
The film paints the story of ''Tonsana's'' family. ''Tonsana'' is a retired amin who finds himself difficult to adapt to the changing Manipuri society. His eldest son ''Ibohal'' is an easy going, spoilt person whose unmindful actions makes his own life disastrous. Neglecting his wife ''Tampak'', he maintains illicit affairs with ''Sunita''.

''Ibotombi'', Tonsana's second son is an angry young man who always attempts to challenge the old values. Tonsana's only daughter ''Tondonbi'' is a college going lady who never has a clear goal in her life. She goes on to contest in college elections but ends up being chased by a young guy ''Birjit''. Each of the family members fails miserably in their lives. But, at last, they realise each other's mistakes.

''Tonsana'' dreams of going to a pilgrimage. That dream never materializes but the family is brought into a happy union.

==Cast==
* Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma as Ibohal
* Kangabam Birbabu as Ibotombi, Ibohal's younger brother
* [[Aribam Syam Sharma]] as Tonsana, Ibohal's father
* [[Yengkhom Roma]] as Tampak, Ibohal's wife
* [[Kshetrimayum Rashi]] as Sunita, Ibohal's second wife
* Indira as Tondonbi, Ibotombi's younger sister
* Lourembam Bedamani as Memcha, Ibotombi's girlfriend
* ''Baby'' Ameeta as Ibohal's daughter
* Lokendra Arambam as Secretary at Secretariat Office
* Dr. [[Moirangthem Nara]] as Doctor
* Amujao
* [[Kangabam Tomba]] as Birjit
* Okendra

==Soundtrack==
[[Aribam Syam Sharma]] composed the soundtrack for the film and Khuraijam Phulendra and [[M. K. Binodini Devi]] wrote the lyrics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gaana.com/album/matamgi-manipur|title=Matamgi Manipur Album on Gaana|website=gaana.com}}</ref> The playback singers are Chongtham Kamala, Arambam Jamuna and Aheibam Budhachandra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hungama.com/album/matamgi-manipur/54544924/|title=Matamgi Manipur Album on Hungama|website=www.hungama.com}}</ref> The gramaphone records were done by H.M.V.

{{Infobox album
| name = Matamgi Manipur
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = Chongtham Kamala, Aheibam Budhachandra, Arambam Jamuna
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| released = 1972
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| genre = [[Soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=15|s=12}}
| label = K.T. Films Private Limited
| producer = Karam Monomohan
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{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=15|s=12}}
| -
| title1 = Lapna Lotna Leiyu
| extra1 = Chongtham Kamala
| lyrics1 = [[M. K. Binodini Devi]]
| length1 = 03:53
| -
| title2 = Eigi Punshi Kari Thoknei Nangga
| extra2 = Aheibam Budhachandra
| lyrics2 = Khuraijam Phulendra
| length2 = 03:52
| -
| title3= Tha Tha Thabungton
| extra3= Chongtham Kamala
| lyrics3 = Khuraijam Phulendra
| length3= 04:11
| -
| title4= Chatli Chatli Mapham Khuding
| extra4= Aheibam Budhachandra, Arambam Jamuna
| lyrics4 = Khuraijam Phulendra
| length4= 03:16
| -
}}

==Books==
Bobby Wahengbam wrote a book on the film titled ''Matamgi Manipur: The First Manipuri Feature Film''. For the book, he won the Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal) Award for Best Book on Cinema at the [[65th National Film Awards]] held in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/bobby-wahengbams-book-wins.html|title=Bobby Wahengbam's book wins National Award|website=nenow.in}}</ref>

[[File:The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Swarna Kamal Award to Bobby Washengbam (Best Book on Cinema), at the 65th National Film Awards Function, in New Delhi.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Bobby Wahengbam receiving the Swarna Kamal Award from the President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the 65th National Film Awards.]]

==In popular culture==
[[Haobam Paban Kumar]] made a documentary film named as ''The First Leap''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Profile_of_Manipuri_Personalities.Haobam_Paban_Kumar_Award_Winning_Film_Director_Profile_By_Daniel_Chabungbam|title=Haobam Paban Kumar: Award winning Film Director Profile by Daniel Chabungbam|website=www.e-pao.net}}</ref> It is about the get together of the cast and crew of ''Matamgi Manipur'' on a fine day in the 2000s, watching the movie, recollecting the sweet memories and having lunch.

==External links==
* {{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1bsEXqvF38|title=Karam Monomohan: Producer of Matamgi Manipur - Documentary|first=|last=Doordarshan Manipur|date=16 November 2017|publisher=|accessdate=7 May 2021|via=YouTube}}
* {{IMDb name|0156774}}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Meitei-language films]]
[[Category:1972 films]]
[[Category:Indian black-and-white films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]

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->Takhellei at 14:04, 12 September 2021