Khamba Thoibi in popular culture

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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.

Folk music

  • There's a traditional folk song Moirang Sai (Tales from Moirang Khamba Thoibi) which has been endangered from a very long period of decades. However, recently, the ancient traditional folk music art, which covers 120 hours of performance, was revived by renowned folk singer Mangka Mayanglambam, which attain great public reception.[1]

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.[2]

Cinema

  • Khamba Khamnu (1995) , was produced by Chandam Shyamcharan for C.S. Films Imphal Production.[3]
  • Khamba Thoibi (1997) , was directed and produced by Moirangthem Nilamani Singh for Anjana Films.[4]
  • A Manipuri feature film Langon , highlights the epic saga of the love between Khamba and Thoibi.
  • There's an upcoming Manipuri 3D animation feature film under the title Khamba Thoibi, the epic .

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