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Matamgi Manipur
| Matamgi Manipur | |
|---|---|
| File:Matamgi Manipur.jpg A still from the film | |
| Directed by | Debkumar Bose |
| Produced by | Karam Monomohan |
| Written by | Lokendra Arambam (dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Debkumar Bose |
| Story by | Arambam Samarendra |
| Starring | G. Ravindra Sharma Yengkhom Roma |
| Music by | Aribam Syam Sharma Music arranger: Dilip Roy Sound recordist: Bani Dutta, R.C.A. Anil Talukdar (outdoor) |
| Cinematography | Shankar Banerjee Stills: Subhash Nandi |
| Edited by | Madhusudan Banerjee |
Production company | K.T. Films Private Limited |
| Distributed by | K.T. Films Private Limited |
Release date | 9 April 1972 |
Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Manipuri |
Matamgi Manipur (English: The Times of Manipur) is the first full-length Manipuri feature film released in the year 1972.[1][2] The movie is directed by Debkumar Bose and produced by Karam Monomohan, under the banner of K.T. Films Private Limited.[3][4] The black and white film features Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma and Yengkhom Roma in the lead roles.[5] The story of the film was written by Arambam Samarendra and screenplay by Debkumar Bose.[6][7] The film won the President's Medal at the 20th National Film Awards.[8][9] It is an adaptation of Arambam Samarendra's theatrical play Tīrtha Yātrā.[10]
In remembrance of the occasion of release of this first feature film of Manipur, every year, April 9 is celebrated as Mami Numit (English: Cinema Day) in the state.[11] The film was processed at United Cine Laboratory under the supervision of Gauri Mukherjee. The credit titles were written by Khun Joykumar.[12]
Synopsis[edit]
The film paints the story of Tonsana's family. Tonsana is a retired amin who finds himself difficult to adapt to the changing Manipuri society. His eldest son Ibohal is an easy going, spoilt person whose unmindful actions makes his own life disastrous. Neglecting his wife Tampak, he maintains illicit affairs with Sunita.
Ibotombi, Tonsana's second son is an angry young man who always attempts to challenge the old values. Tonsana's only daughter Tondonbi is a college going lady who never has a clear goal in her life. She goes on to contest in college elections but ends up being chased by a young guy Birjit. Each of the family members fails miserably in their lives. But, at last, they realise each other's mistakes.
Tonsana dreams of going to a pilgrimage. That dream never materializes but the family is brought into a happy union.
Cast[edit]
- Gurumayum Ravindra Sharma as Ibohal
- Kangabam Birbabu as Ibotombi, Ibohal's younger brother
- Aribam Syam Sharma as Tonsana, Ibohal's father
- Yengkhom Roma as Tampak, Ibohal's wife
- Kshetrimayum Rashi as Sunita, Ibohal's second wife
- Indira as Tondonbi, Ibotombi's younger sister
- Lourembam Bedamani as Memcha, Ibotombi's girlfriend
- Baby Ameeta as Ibohal's daughter
- Lokendra Arambam as Secretary at Secretariat Office
- Dr. Moirangthem Nara as Doctor
- Amujao
- Kangabam Tomba as Birjit
- Okendra
Soundtrack[edit]
Aribam Syam Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Khuraijam Phulendra and M. K. Binodini Devi wrote the lyrics.[13] The playback singers are Chongtham Kamala, Arambam Jamuna and Aheibam Budhachandra.[14] The gramaphone records were done by H.M.V.
| Matamgi Manipur | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Chongtham Kamala, Aheibam Budhachandra, Arambam Jamuna | |
| Released | 1972 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 15:12 |
| Label | K.T. Films Private Limited |
| Producer | Karam Monomohan |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lapna Lotna Leiyu" | M. K. Binodini Devi | Chongtham Kamala | 03:53 |
| 2. | "Eigi Punshi Kari Thoknei Nangga" | Khuraijam Phulendra | Aheibam Budhachandra | 03:52 |
| 3. | "Tha Tha Thabungton" | Khuraijam Phulendra | Chongtham Kamala | 04:11 |
| 4. | "Chatli Chatli Mapham Khuding" | Khuraijam Phulendra | Aheibam Budhachandra, Arambam Jamuna | 03:16 |
| Total length: | 15:12 | |||
Books[edit]
Bobby Wahengbam wrote a book on the film titled Matamgi Manipur: The First Manipuri Feature Film. For the book, he won the Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal) Award for Best Book on Cinema at the 65th National Film Awards held in 2018.[15]
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In popular culture[edit]
Haobam Paban Kumar made a documentary film named as The First Leap.[16] It is about the get together of the cast and crew of Matamgi Manipur on a fine day in the 2000s, watching the movie, recollecting the sweet memories and having lunch.
External links[edit]
- Doordarshan Manipur (16 November 2017). "Karam Monomohan: Producer of Matamgi Manipur - Documentary". Retrieved 7 May 2021 – via YouTube.
- Matamgi Manipur on IMDb
References[edit]
- ↑ "Matamgi Manipur (1972)". www.moviebuff.com.
- ↑ "Manipuri cinema in the last three decades". www.e-pao.net.
- ↑ "Lifetime Achievement Award for Debkumar Bose". nenow.in.
- ↑ "Year long celebration to mark 50 years of Manipuri cinema begins". Indian Express.
- ↑ "MSFDS announced that the year long Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema will be inaugurated". The Sangai Express.
- ↑ "Lifetime Achievement Award for Matamgi Manipur Director". assamtribune.com.
- ↑ "Matamgi Manipur - Sevendiary.com - Discover Northeast India - Culture, Lifestyle and Travel". sevendiary.com.
- ↑ "Slideshow: Award winning Manipuri films". dnaindia.com.
- ↑ "Now Showing MATAMGI MANIPUR".
- ↑ "Profile of Manipuri Personalities: Who is Arambam Samarendra". www.e-pao.net.
- ↑ "Year long Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema begins with observation of Mami Numit". Imphal Free Press.
- ↑ "The midlife crisis for Manipuri cinema". Indian Express.
- ↑ "Matamgi Manipur Album on Gaana". gaana.com.
- ↑ "Matamgi Manipur Album on Hungama". www.hungama.com.
- ↑ "Bobby Wahengbam's book wins National Award". nenow.in.
- ↑ "Haobam Paban Kumar: Award winning Film Director Profile by Daniel Chabungbam". www.e-pao.net.