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Kaboklei
| Kaboklei (film) | |
|---|---|
| File:Kaboklei Film Poster.jpg Movie Poster | |
| Directed by | Pilu Heigrujam |
| Produced by | Bandana Maisnam |
| Screenplay by | Narendra Ningomba |
| Story by | Khaidem Pramodini |
| Starring | Manda Leima Hamom Sadananda Huirem Seema |
| Music by | Ranbir Thouna |
| Cinematography | Nanda |
| Edited by | Pilu Heigurjam |
Production company | Bandana Films |
| Distributed by | Bandana Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 148 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon |
Kaboklei (English: Cape jasmine flower) is a 2009 Manipuri film directed by Pilu Heigrujam and produced by Bandana Maisnam.[1] It stars Manda Leima as the titular protagonist with Hamom Sadananda and Huirem Seema in the lead roles.[2] The screenplay by Narendra Ningomba is based on Khaidem Pramodini's play Kabok Oikhrabi Kaboklei.[3] The film was released at Hapta Kangjeibung, Imphal on 9 January 2009.[4]
Synopsis[edit]
Kaboklei is a straightforward, free-spirited lady who never fears anyone and always stands for truth. Her mother goes to market daily in order to keep the kitchen fire burning while her father is bed ridden due to prolonged illness. Unforeseen circumstances plays out one after another in front of Kaboklei and none of them is in favour of her well being. She continues to fight bravely despite the never ending tussle between her life and fate. Unfortunately, fate wins in the end.
Cast[edit]
- Manda Leima as Kaboklei
- Hamom Sadananda as Pamheiba
- Huirem Seema as Kaboklei's Mother
- Ranjit as Kaboklei's Father
- Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Indu
- Sorri Senjam as Khagemba, Pamheiba's Younger Brother
- Wangkhem Lalitkumar as Minister, Pamheiba's father
- R.K. Hemabati as Minister's Wife
- Narendra Ningomba as Manihar
- Heisnam Geeta as Manihar's wife
- Bhogen as Kaboklei's local brother
- Rina as Thagoi, Nurse
- Ratan
Production[edit]
The movie is the second production of Bandana Films, after producing Akhunba Mani.
Awards[edit]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Manda Leima | Won |
| Best Make-Up | Jenny Khurai | Won | |
| Best Costume Designer | Bandana Maisnam | Won |
Soundtrack[edit]
Ranbir Thouna composed the soundtrack for the film and Dr. S. Ibomcha and Khaidem Imo wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Mamingtagi Hingliba Punsi[5] and Lansonbigi Lamyaida.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mamingtagi Hingliba Punsini" | Khaidem Imo | Ranbir Thouna | Pushparani Huidrom | 06:07 |
| 2. | "Lansonbigi Lamyaida" | Dr. S. Ibomcha | Ranbir Thouna | N/A | 03:35 |
| Total length: | 9:42 | ||||
References[edit]
- ↑ NaNi. "Kaboklei: An attempt to show the inner human nature - eRang Reviews". e-pao.org.
- ↑ PRADIP PHANJOUBAM. "Kaboklei Will Remain as One of the Rare 'Round Characters' in Manipuri Film's Exploration of Cinematic Styles". imphalreviews.in.
- ↑ "Glittering end to 7th State Film Festival: Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom". www.kanglaonline.com.
- ↑ "7th Manipuri film festival 2010 kicks off in Imphal". in.news.yahoo.com.
- ↑ "Kaboklei Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on Amazon". www.amazon.com.