Khamba Thoibi in popular culture

The immortal epic love saga of the Khamba Thoibi originated from Ancient Moirang, a southern province in Ancient Manipur (Ancient Kangleipak), is celebrated in numerous popular forms in modern times.

Cinema

Khamba Khamnu (1995), was produced by Chandam Shyamcharan for C.S. Films Imphal Production.^[1]
Khamba Thoibi (1997), was directed and produced by Moirangthem Nilamani Singh for Anjana Films.^[2]
A Manipuri feature film Langon, highlights the epic saga of the love between Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi.
There's an upcoming Manipuri 3D animation feature film under the title Khamba Thoibi, the epic.

Drama

In the year 2010, the Laihui ensemble produces a drama, Kao The sacred bull , based on the saga of the orphan prince Khuman Khamba and his elder sister Khamnu.^[3]

Painting

In 2019, a popular form of the episode, was reproduced in a canvas painting, with the title, "Khambana kao phaba". It was shown in an art exhibition in Bhopal, India.^[4]^[5]^[6]^[7]

References

[1] ttp://erang.e-pao.org/Classic/write/Manipuri_Feature_Films_1972_1997.php

[2] ttp://erang.e-pao.org/Classic/write/Manipuri_Feature_Films_1972_1997.php

[3] ttps://m.indiamart.com/proddetail/kao-the-sacred-bull-2010-7000833162.html

[4] ttps://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/---khambana-kao-phaba----on-display-at-igrms.html

[5] ttps://www.thenortheasttoday.com/latest-news/khambana-kao-phaba-manipuri-traditional-painting-on-display

[6] ttps://m.timesofindia.com/city/bhopal/traditional-manipuri-painting-khambana-kao-phaba-on-display/amp_articleshow/70308200.cms

[7] ttps://m.timesofindia.com/home/education/news/traditional-manipuri-painting-khambana-kao-phaba-on-display/amp_articleshow/70357154.cms

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