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Nobap
| Nobap (film) | |
|---|---|
| File:Nobap Poster, Manipuri Film.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Heisnam Tomba |
| Produced by | Suresh Hidang |
| Screenplay by | Y. Kumarjit |
| Story by | Suresh Hidang |
| Starring | Raju Nong Gokul Athokpam Abenao Elangbam Ranjana Denil Chingkheinganba Santosh Oliver Chiru Russel Robinson Biken Chingkhei |
| Music by | O. Geet |
| Cinematography | Konjengbam Boong |
| Edited by | Hodam Tommy |
Production company | The Second Millenium Mongoloids |
| Distributed by | The Second Millenium Mongoloids |
Release date | 2009 |
Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei |
Nobap (English: Pomelo) is a 2009 Manipuri film directed by Heisnam Tomba, written and produced by Suresh Hidang, and presented by Madhuri. It stars Raju Nong, Gokul Athokpam, Abenao Elangbam and Ranjana with master Denil, master Chingkheinganba, master Santosh, master Oliver Chiru, master Russel, master Robinson, master Biken and master Chingkhei in the lead roles. There is also special appearance of international footballer Renedy Singh in the film. The film was released in the year 2009.[1]
Nobap won many awards at the 7th Manipuri Film Festival 2010,[2] including best story, best screenplay writer, best cinematography, best audiography, best editing, best art direction, best male playback singer, special jury award and the best feature film award.[3] The film was also screened at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi on 13 January 2011.[4]
It is the first Manipuri video film to be qualified for submission in Indian Panorama of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) even though it could not made an entry into the final selection.
Synopsis[edit]
The movie tells the story of eight kids and is set in a remote village of Manipur. They are in desperate need of a football. Unable to afford one, the boys end up kicking Nobap instead. Thambou, a driver of an old model jeep shuttles between town areas and the village. The benevolent driver with the help of his friend Thanou sees that the boys get a leather ball and participate in a seven a side football tournament. The film is intercut with humorous romantic interludes - Thambou and Thaja; Thanou and Thoibi.
Cast[edit]
- Raju Nong as Thambou
- Gokul Athokpam as Thanou
- Abenao Elangbam as Thaja
- Ranjana as Thoibi
- Master Denil
- Master Chingkheinganba
- Master Santosh
- Master Oliver Chiru
- Master Russel
- Master Robinson
- Master Biken
- Master Chingkhei
- Sorojini
- Shanti
- Dhonen
- Renedy Singh (Special Appearance)
Production[edit]
This film is the second production of The Second Millennium Mongoloids after producing the blockbuster film Meera Memcha.
Reviews[edit]
R.K. Bidur wrote in e-pao.org, "Making an enterprising team with Suresh Hidang, producer-writer-lyricist, Y. Kumarjit, screen playwright, Hodam Tommy and K. Boong, cinematographer and editor, O.Geet, music director etc., he comes up with a non-conventional film-Nobap. The plight of rural folks and eight kids in desperate need of football, but unable to afford one, kicking Nobap instead-are all well expressed in a comprehensible visual language. The film is skilfully intercut with humorous romantic interludes-Thambou and Thaja; Thanou and Thoibi.
Nobap is not a story that somebody tells you just to make you feel sorry for the poor people, it has other meaning and a shot's meaning can go very far beyond the subject. The film would have been better if a few sequences, such as apparent abduction of Thambou and child kidnapping for forced labour had been trimmed. They are neither sensibly treated nor developed as meaningful sub-plot.
★★★ : One for story-screenplay, one for sincerity and realistic attempt at the film making, one for eight frolicsome kids." [5]
Soundtrack[edit]
Bishe Moirangthem, Tomba Thangjam and Mangangsana composed the soundtrack for the film and wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Laklo Thadoi Laklo Thoinu, Houda Houjillu Thok a ba Ama Lakchani and Pallubana Thamoi Ama.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Laklo Thadoi Laklo Thoinu" | Suresh Hidang | Nandeshori, Sophia, Master Surchand & Master Martin | 06:30 |
| 2. | "Houda Houjillu Thok a ba Ama Lakchani" | Suresh Hidang | Hamom Sadananda | 04:27 |
| 3. | "Pallubana Thamoi Ama" | Suresh Hidang | Raju Nong | 05:08 |
| Total length: | 16:05 | |||
External links[edit]
- Manipuri Zone. "Nobap Film Soundtrack". Retrieved 1 May 2021 – via YouTube.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Nobap 2 - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel".
- ↑ "Glittering end to 7th state film festival; Chief minister pledges Rs. 10 lakh award for Mary Kom".
- ↑ "Nobap walks away with the lion's share at 7th film fest : 21st sep10 ~ E-Pao! Headlines".
- ↑ "Nobap Film screening MRF 20110110".
- ↑ "Nobap - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel".