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{{Short description|2019 Indian Manipuri film by Bobby Wahengbam}}
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|image          = File:Eigi_Kona,_Manipuri_Film_Poster.jpg
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|caption        = Movie Poster
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|director      = Bobby Wahengbam <br> Maipaksana Haorongbam
|director      = [[Bobby Wahengbam]] <br> Maipaksana Haorongbam
|producer      = Dr. K. Sushila Devi
|producer      = Dr. K. Sushila Leima
|writer        =  
|writer        =  
|screenplay    = Maipaksana Haorongbam
|screenplay    = Maipaksana Haorongbam
|story          = Maipaksana Haorongbam
|story          = Maipaksana Haorongbam
|starring      = S. Shaolin<br />Prafullo Chandra<br />[[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]]
|starring      = Sinam Shaolin<br />Oinam Prafullochandra<br />Ayekpam Shanti<br/>[[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]]<br/>Romesh Elangbam
|music          =  
|music          = R.K. Birendrajit
|cinematography = [[Irom Maipak]]
|cinematography = [[Irom Maipak]]
|editing        = Rajkumar Lalmani
|editing        = Rajkumar Lalmani
|studio        = Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
|studio        = Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
|distributor    = Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
|distributor    = Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
|released      = 2019
|released      = {{Film date|2019}}
|runtime        = 90 minutes
|runtime        = 90 minutes
|country        = [[India]]
|country        = [[India]]
|language      = [[Meitei language|Manipuri]]
|language      = [[Meitei language|Meiteilon]] ([[Manipuri language|Manipuri]])
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'''''Eigi Kona''''' ([[English language|English]]: ''Stallone, My Pony'') is a 2019 [[Cinema of Manipur|Manipuri film]] directed by Bobby Wahengbam and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Devi, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://filmguide.iffigoa.org/detail/?id=4871#|title=Eigi Kona|website=my.iffigoa.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thestorymug.com/manipuri-films-eigi-kona-highways-of-life-part-of-iffis-indian-panorama-lineup/|title=Manipuri Films Eigi Kona, Highways of Life Part of IFFI's Indian Panorama lineup|date=December 25, 2020|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/2-manipuri-films-also-selected-for-indian-panaroma-section-of-event/articleshow/79837777.cms|title=2 Manipuri films also selected for Indian Panaroma section of event &#124; Imphal News - Times of India|first=K Sarojkumar |last=Sharma|website=The Times of India|date=21 December 2020|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/manipur-film-journalists-body-to-introduce-annual-manipuri-feature-film-award.html|title=Manipur film journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri feature film award|website=nenow.in}}</ref> ''Eigi Kona'' was selected for Indian Panorama of the [[51st International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI) 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/two-manipuri-films-selected-for-indian-panorama-of-iffi-2020/story-KSifBvZqfEC5IvaOX7WQrL.html|title=Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020|first=Sobhapati| last=Samom|date=December 20, 2020|access-date=20 February 2021|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=4..211220.dec20|title='Bridge', 'Eigi Kona', 'Highways of Life' get entry to Indian Panorama|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> The movie won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri]] at the [[67th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/67th-national-film-awards-complete-list-updating/article34131921.ece/amp/|title=67th National Film Awards: Complete List|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
'''''Eigi Kona''''' ([[English language|English]]: ''Stallone, My Pony'') is a 2019 [[Cinema of Manipur|Manipuri film]] directed by [[Bobby Wahengbam]] and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Leima, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://filmguide.iffigoa.org/detail/?id=4871#|title=Eigi Kona|website=my.iffigoa.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thestorymug.com/manipuri-films-eigi-kona-highways-of-life-part-of-iffis-indian-panorama-lineup/|title=Manipuri Films Eigi Kona, Highways of Life Part of IFFI's Indian Panorama lineup|date=December 25, 2020|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in December 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/imphal/2-manipuri-films-also-selected-for-indian-panaroma-section-of-event/articleshow/79837777.cms|title=2 Manipuri films also selected for Indian Panaroma section of event &#124; Imphal News - Times of India|first=K Sarojkumar |last=Sharma|website=The Times of India|date=21 December 2020|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/entertainment/manipur-film-journalists-body-to-introduce-annual-manipuri-feature-film-award.html|title=Manipur film journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri feature film award|website=nenow.in}}</ref> ''Eigi Kona'' was selected for Indian Panorama of the [[51st International Film Festival of India]] (IFFI) 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/two-manipuri-films-selected-for-indian-panorama-of-iffi-2020/story-KSifBvZqfEC5IvaOX7WQrL.html|title=Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020|first=Sobhapati| last=Samom|date=December 20, 2020|access-date=20 February 2021|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=4..211220.dec20|title='Bridge', 'Eigi Kona', 'Highways of Life' get entry to Indian Panorama|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> The movie won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri]] at the [[67th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/67th-national-film-awards-complete-list-updating/article34131921.ece/|title=67th National Film Awards: Complete List|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>


''Eigi Kona'' got official selection at the 4th Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards (OIFFA) 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goelevent.com/oiffa/e/StalloneMyPony|title=Stallone My Pony: OIFFA 2021|website=www.goelevent.com}}</ref>
''Eigi Kona'' got official selections at the Indica Film Utsav 2020, 4th Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards (OIFFA) 2021 and Thrissur International Film Festival 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goelevent.com/oiffa/e/StalloneMyPony|title=Stallone My Pony: OIFFA 2021|website=www.goelevent.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/10/26/IMPHAL-Oct-25-Eigi-Kona-Stallone-My-Pony-has-been-conferred-the-Rajat-Kamal-for-the-Best-Region.amp.html|title=Eigi Kona - The Sangai Express|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ifp.co.in/10562/eigi-kona-receives-rajat-kamal-for-best-regional-manipuri-feature-film|title=‘Eigi Kona’ receives Rajat Kamal for best regional Manipuri feature film|newspaper=Imphal Free Press|access-date=27 October 2021|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928121850/https://www.ifp.co.in/10562/eigi-kona-receives-rajat-kamal-for-best-regional-manipuri-feature-film|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Synopsis==
The film was also screened at the [[52nd International Film Festival of India]] 2021 under the section '''''India@75'''''. It was organized as a part of the celebrations to commemorate 75 years of India's independence, ''Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'' and 18 films were selected under the section.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/52nd-iffi-to-celebrate-india75-by-showcasing-the-glory-of-indian-cinema/|title=52nd IFFI to celebrate India@75 by showcasing the glory of Indian Cinema|website=indiaeducationdiary.in}}</ref>
''Thawai'', a young boy loves to play Polo riding Stallone, a [[Manipuri Pony|pony]]. Like him, Stallone is descendant of the horse his famous grandfather rode on playing polo. Again, like him, horses are in shabby positions for want of food and shelter. His father can't help but to sell Stallone out of poverty where ''Thawai'' becomes sick with pangs of separation from the horse. Unable to see ''Thawai's'' suffering, all including the coach, mentor, and family members try to bring back the Stallone. The owner, who used to be a great polo player, finally hands over the pony to ''Thawai'' for the love of the game.
 
==Plot==
Thawai, a young boy, loves to play polo riding Stallone, a [[Manipuri pony]]. Stallone is descendant of the horse his famous polo pony his grandfather rode, but the family have fallen on hard times. When Thawai's father is forced to sell Stallone to alleviate their poverty, Thawai becomes sick with pangs of separation from the horse. Finding Thawai's suffering unbearable, his friends and family, including his coach and mentor try to get Stallone back. The owner, who was once a great polo player, finally hands over the pony to Thawai for the love of the game.


==Cast==  
==Cast==  
* S. Shaolin as Thawai
* Sinam Shaolin as Thawai
* Prafullo Chandra
* Oinam Prafullochandra as Ibopishak, Thawai's father
* Shanti
* Ayekpam Shanti as Ashangbi, Thawai's mother
* [[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]]
* [[Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi|Leishangthem Tonthoi]] as Nganthoi
* Romesh
* Romesh Elangbam as Romesh
* Angom Phiroj
* Jasmin Elangbam as Latabi
* Chajing Deben
* Sukanya Haorongbam as Bembem
* Berlin
* Chajing Deben as Latabi's father
* Jasmin
* Angom Phiroj as Dhojo
* Yengkhom Ingocha as Police
* Barlin
* Surjakanya
* Surajlata
* Surajlata
* Ningthou Ranjan
* Eigya Inaocha


==Accolades==
==Accolades==
The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the [[67th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/67th-national-film-awards-live-updates-heres-list-of-winners-3561545.html|title=67th National Film Awards Live Updates: Here's the list of winners|website=www.news18.com}}</ref> S. Shaolin who plays the role of Thawai won the Best Child Artist award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-state-film-awards-announced-documentary-on-pugilist-laishram-sarita-wins-big.html|title=Manipur State Film Awards announced: Documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big|website=nenow.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.13th_Manipur_State_Film_Awards_2020_Result|title=13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>
The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the [[67th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/67th-national-film-awards-live-updates-heres-list-of-winners-3561545.html|title=67th National Film Awards Live Updates: Here's the list of winners|website=www.news18.com}}</ref> The citation for the National Award reads, "''A thrilling film revealing the present plight and conditions of polo players and ponies in their place of origin.''"
 
Sinam Shaolin who plays the role of Thawai won the Best Child Artist award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-state-film-awards-announced-documentary-on-pugilist-laishram-sarita-wins-big.html|title=Manipur State Film Awards announced: Documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big|website=nenow.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.13th_Manipur_State_Film_Awards_2020_Result|title=13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result|website=e-pao.net}}</ref>


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| [[67th National Film Awards]]
| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri|Best Feature Film in Manipuri]]
| [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri|Best Feature Film in Manipuri]]
| '''Producer:'''<br/>Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions<br/>'''Directors:'''<br/>Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam
| '''Producer:'''<br/>Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions<br/>'''Directors:'''<br/>[[Bobby Wahengbam]] & Maipaksana Haorongbam
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|rowspan="2"|13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020
|rowspan="4"|13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020
| Special Jury Mention
| Special Jury Mention
| Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam
| '''Producer:'''<br/>Dr. K. Sushila Leima<br/>'''Directors:'''<br/>Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam
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| Best Child Artist
| Sinam Shaolin
| {{won}}  
| {{won}}  
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| Beat Child Artist
| Best Costume Design
| S. Shaolin
| Abujam Ragini & Wangjam Chandrima
| {{won}}
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|Special Jury Mention
|Yendrenbam Manitomba (Art Direction)
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[[Category:Meitei-language films]]
==External links==
* {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YqS306Kcgo|title= Eigi Kona (Stallone, My Pony) Official Trailer|via=YouTube}}
 
[[Category:2010s Meitei-language films]]
[[Category:2019 films]]
[[Category:2019 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Cinema of Manipur]]
[[Category:Cinema of Manipur]]

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Eigi Kona
Poster
Directed byBobby Wahengbam
Maipaksana Haorongbam
Produced byDr. K. Sushila Leima
Screenplay byMaipaksana Haorongbam
Story byMaipaksana Haorongbam
StarringSinam Shaolin
Oinam Prafullochandra
Ayekpam Shanti
Leishangthem Tonthoi
Romesh Elangbam
Music byR.K. Birendrajit
CinematographyIrom Maipak
Edited byRajkumar Lalmani
Production
company
Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
Distributed byLuwang Apokpa Mamikol
Release date
  • 2019 (2019)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Eigi Kona (English: Stallone, My Pony) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Wahengbam and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Leima, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions.[1][2] The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in December 2021.[3][4] Eigi Kona was selected for Indian Panorama of the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2020.[5][6] The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.[7]

Eigi Kona got official selections at the Indica Film Utsav 2020, 4th Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards (OIFFA) 2021 and Thrissur International Film Festival 2021.[8][9][10]

The film was also screened at the 52nd International Film Festival of India 2021 under the section India@75. It was organized as a part of the celebrations to commemorate 75 years of India's independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and 18 films were selected under the section.[11]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Thawai, a young boy, loves to play polo riding Stallone, a Manipuri pony. Stallone is descendant of the horse his famous polo pony his grandfather rode, but the family have fallen on hard times. When Thawai's father is forced to sell Stallone to alleviate their poverty, Thawai becomes sick with pangs of separation from the horse. Finding Thawai's suffering unbearable, his friends and family, including his coach and mentor try to get Stallone back. The owner, who was once a great polo player, finally hands over the pony to Thawai for the love of the game.

Cast[edit | edit source]

  • Sinam Shaolin as Thawai
  • Oinam Prafullochandra as Ibopishak, Thawai's father
  • Ayekpam Shanti as Ashangbi, Thawai's mother
  • Leishangthem Tonthoi as Nganthoi
  • Romesh Elangbam as Romesh
  • Jasmin Elangbam as Latabi
  • Sukanya Haorongbam as Bembem
  • Chajing Deben as Latabi's father
  • Angom Phiroj as Dhojo
  • Yengkhom Ingocha as Police
  • Barlin
  • Surjakanya
  • Surajlata
  • Ningthou Ranjan
  • Eigya Inaocha

Accolades[edit | edit source]

The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.[12] The citation for the National Award reads, "A thrilling film revealing the present plight and conditions of polo players and ponies in their place of origin."

Sinam Shaolin who plays the role of Thawai won the Best Child Artist award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[13][14]

Award Category Winner's name Result
67th National Film Awards Best Feature Film in Manipuri Producer:
Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions
Directors:
Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam
Won
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Special Jury Mention Producer:
Dr. K. Sushila Leima
Directors:
Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam
Won
Best Child Artist Sinam Shaolin Won
Best Costume Design Abujam Ragini & Wangjam Chandrima Won
Special Jury Mention Yendrenbam Manitomba (Art Direction) Won

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Eigi Kona". my.iffigoa.org.
  2. "Manipuri Films Eigi Kona, Highways of Life Part of IFFI's Indian Panorama lineup". 25 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  3. Sharma, K Sarojkumar (21 December 2020). "2 Manipuri films also selected for Indian Panaroma section of event | Imphal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  4. "Manipur film journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri feature film award". nenow.in.
  5. Samom, Sobhapati (20 December 2020). "Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  6. "'Bridge', 'Eigi Kona', 'Highways of Life' get entry to Indian Panorama". e-pao.net.
  7. "67th National Film Awards: Complete List". The Hindu.
  8. "Stallone My Pony: OIFFA 2021". www.goelevent.com.
  9. "Eigi Kona - The Sangai Express". The Sangai Express.
  10. "'Eigi Kona' receives Rajat Kamal for best regional Manipuri feature film". Imphal Free Press. Archived from the original on 28 September 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  11. "52nd IFFI to celebrate India@75 by showcasing the glory of Indian Cinema". indiaeducationdiary.in.
  12. "67th National Film Awards Live Updates: Here's the list of winners". www.news18.com.
  13. "Manipur State Film Awards announced: Documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big". nenow.in.
  14. "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net.

External links[edit | edit source]