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[[File:Imoinu.jpg|thumb|center|Goddess Imoinu, sitting in front of a [[hearth]] fire.]]
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'''Imoinu (Emoinu)''' ({{lang-mni|ꯏꯃꯣꯢꯅꯨ, ꯏꯃꯣꯏꯅꯨ}}) is a primordial goddess in [[Meitei religion]]. She is associated with household, [[hearth]] [[fire]], wealth and prosperity.<ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Manipur_and_Religion.A_Hymn_for_Goddess_Emoinu</ref><ref>https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/meiteis-celebrate-emoinu/cid/1627030</ref> She is regarded as one of the incarnations of goddess [[Leimarel Sidabi]].<ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.books.emoinu</ref>
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{{About|a film|the Meitei goddess|Imoinu}}
{{Infobox film
|name          = Imoinu (film)
|image          = Imoinu_(Manipuri_Film)_Poster.jpg
|alt            =
|caption        = Theatrical release poster
|director      = Bijgupta Laishram
|producer      = Tarunkumar Heisnam
|writer        =
|screenplay    = Bijgupta Laishram
|story          = Bijgupta Laishram
|starring      = [[Gokul Athokpam]]<br/>Denny Likmabam<br/>Thingom Pritam<br/>Sonia Samjetsabam<br/>Sonia Hijam<br/>Prameshwori<br/>[[Maya Choudhury]]
|music          = Ranbir Thouna
|cinematography = Surjitkanta N.
|editing        = Surjitkanta N.
|studio        = Heisnam Brothers Films
|distributor    = Heisnam Brothers Films
|released      = 30 October 2015
|runtime        =
|country        = [[India]]
|language      = [[Meitei language|Meiteilon]]
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}}


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'''''Imoinu''''' is a 2015 [[cinema of Manipur|Manipuri film]] directed by Bijgupta Laishram and produced by Tarunkumar Heisnam, under the banner of Heisnam Brothers Films and presented by Shrabankumar. The film features [[Gokul Athokpam]], Sonia Samjetsabam and Sonia Hijam in the lead roles.  ''Imoinu'' was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal, on 30 October 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies/567-imoinu|title=IMOINU|author=|work=Kumhei}}</ref> The film was also screened at different theatres of [[Manipur]], including Pratap Talkies, Imphal in January 2016, and it was well received by the audiences.
 
==Plot==
''Temba'' has three sons, ''Achouba'', ''Yaima'' and ''Tondonba''. ''Achouba'' is a noted ''nat-sankirtan'' singer. His wife ''Leimarembi'' is a dutiful wife, whose manners and discipline impress his father-in-law ''Temba''. ''Yaima'' is an engineer and his wife ''Phajabi'' is a complete contrast of ''Leimarembi''. ''Temba''’s youngest son ''Tondonba'' is a bachelor who is searching for jobs, and is in relationship with ''Thaballei''. ''Thaballei'' doesn’t consider their relationship seriously and develops relations with ''Nongdamba''. ''Bembem'', who has just passed matriculation, is not happy with her sister ''Thaballei''’s treatment to ''Tondonba''. ''Tondonba'', on the other hand, begins to fall in love with ''Bembem'' for her simple nature. ''Bembem'' also starts loving ''Tondonba''. At this time, ''Thaballei'' learned that ''Nongdamba'' is already married. So, she tries to get close to ''Tondonba'', but when she only realised that ''Tondonba'' and ''Bembem'' are already in love with each other, she tries her best to reach their destiny.
 
==Cast==
* [[Gokul Athokpam]] as Tondonba
* Denny Likmabam as Achouba
* Thingom Pritam as Yaima
* Sonia Samjetsabam as Bembem
* Sonia Hijam as Thaballei
* Prameshwori as Phajabi
* [[Maya Choudhury]] as Leimarembi
* Takhellambam Lokendra as Ibohal
* R.K. Sanajaoba as Temba
* Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Thaballei's Mother
* Philem Puneshori as Bembem's Mother
* Sunil Myboy as Nongdamba
 
==Awards==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Award
!Category
!Winner's name
!Result
|-
|rowspan="4"|5th SSS MANIFA 2016
| Best Make-Up
| Poison
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male
| R.K. Sanajaoba
| {{nominated}}
|-
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female
| Sonia Samjetsabam
| {{nominated}}
|-
| Best Costume Designer
| Galif Pa
| {{nominated}}
|}
 
==Soundtrack==
Ranbir Thouna and Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the film and Bijgupta Laishram wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled ''Kuphet Kaphet Nganba Tandangi''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/tanthapicture/posts/439362042915435|title=Tantha - HB Film ProductionShrabankumar Presents"IMOINU" |author=Unknown author |via=Facebook}}</ref> and ''Leisha Mapung Phadringei''.
{{Infobox album
| name      = Imoinu
| type      = Soundtrack
| artist    = Sorri Senjam<br/>Chitra Pangabam<br/>Pushparani Huidrom
| cover      =
| alt        =
| released  =
| recorded  =
| venue      =
| studio    =
| genre      = [[Soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length    = {{Duration|m=11|s=13}}
| label      = Heisnam Brothers Films
| producer  =
| prev_title =
| prev_year  =
| next_title =
| next_year  =
}}
 
{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=11|s=13}}
|-
| title1 = Kuphet Kaphet Nganba Tandangi
| extra1 = Sorri Senjam, Chitra Pangabam
| music1 = Sorri Senjam
| lyrics1 = Bijgupta Laishram
| length1 = 06:10
|-
| title2 = Leisha Mapung Phadringei
| extra2 = Pushparani Huidrom
| music2 = Ranbir Thouna
| lyrics2 = Bijgupta Laishram
| length2 = 05:03
|-}}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


 
[[Category:Meitei-language films]]
{{Asia-stub}}
[[Category:2015 films]]
 
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Latest revision as of 10:42, 12 June 2022

This article is about a film. For the Meitei goddess, see Imoinu.
Imoinu (film)
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBijgupta Laishram
Produced byTarunkumar Heisnam
Screenplay byBijgupta Laishram
Story byBijgupta Laishram
StarringGokul Athokpam
Denny Likmabam
Thingom Pritam
Sonia Samjetsabam
Sonia Hijam
Prameshwori
Maya Choudhury
Music byRanbir Thouna
CinematographySurjitkanta N.
Edited bySurjitkanta N.
Production
company
Heisnam Brothers Films
Distributed byHeisnam Brothers Films
Release date
30 October 2015
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon

Imoinu is a 2015 Manipuri film directed by Bijgupta Laishram and produced by Tarunkumar Heisnam, under the banner of Heisnam Brothers Films and presented by Shrabankumar. The film features Gokul Athokpam, Sonia Samjetsabam and Sonia Hijam in the lead roles. Imoinu was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal, on 30 October 2015.[1] The film was also screened at different theatres of Manipur, including Pratap Talkies, Imphal in January 2016, and it was well received by the audiences.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Temba has three sons, Achouba, Yaima and Tondonba. Achouba is a noted nat-sankirtan singer. His wife Leimarembi is a dutiful wife, whose manners and discipline impress his father-in-law Temba. Yaima is an engineer and his wife Phajabi is a complete contrast of Leimarembi. Temba’s youngest son Tondonba is a bachelor who is searching for jobs, and is in relationship with Thaballei. Thaballei doesn’t consider their relationship seriously and develops relations with Nongdamba. Bembem, who has just passed matriculation, is not happy with her sister Thaballei’s treatment to Tondonba. Tondonba, on the other hand, begins to fall in love with Bembem for her simple nature. Bembem also starts loving Tondonba. At this time, Thaballei learned that Nongdamba is already married. So, she tries to get close to Tondonba, but when she only realised that Tondonba and Bembem are already in love with each other, she tries her best to reach their destiny.

Cast[edit | edit source]

  • Gokul Athokpam as Tondonba
  • Denny Likmabam as Achouba
  • Thingom Pritam as Yaima
  • Sonia Samjetsabam as Bembem
  • Sonia Hijam as Thaballei
  • Prameshwori as Phajabi
  • Maya Choudhury as Leimarembi
  • Takhellambam Lokendra as Ibohal
  • R.K. Sanajaoba as Temba
  • Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Thaballei's Mother
  • Philem Puneshori as Bembem's Mother
  • Sunil Myboy as Nongdamba

Awards[edit | edit source]

Award Category Winner's name Result
5th SSS MANIFA 2016 Best Make-Up Poison Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male R.K. Sanajaoba Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Sonia Samjetsabam Nominated
Best Costume Designer Galif Pa Nominated

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Ranbir Thouna and Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the film and Bijgupta Laishram wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Kuphet Kaphet Nganba Tandangi[2] and Leisha Mapung Phadringei.

Imoinu
Soundtrack album by
Sorri Senjam
Chitra Pangabam
Pushparani Huidrom
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length11:13
LabelHeisnam Brothers Films
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Kuphet Kaphet Nganba Tandangi"Bijgupta LaishramSorri SenjamSorri Senjam, Chitra Pangabam06:10
2."Leisha Mapung Phadringei"Bijgupta LaishramRanbir ThounaPushparani Huidrom05:03
Total length:11:13

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "IMOINU". Kumhei.
  2. ↑ Unknown author. "Tantha - HB Film ProductionShrabankumar Presents"IMOINU"" – via Facebook. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
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