Ei Actor Natte
Ei Actor Natte (English: I'm Not An Actor) is a 2019 romantic Manipuri film directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by Rodhika Heingang.[1] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Biju Ningombam in the lead roles.[2] The movie won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[3] It also won two awards at the 9th MANIFA 2020.[4][5]
| Ei Actor Natte | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Homen D' Wai |
| Screenplay by | Homen D' Wai |
| Story by | Rodhika Heingang |
| Produced by | Rodhika Heingang |
| Starring | Silheiba Ningthoujam Biju Ningombam |
| Cinematography | Boong Konjengbam |
| Edited by | Mohendro (KAMS) |
| Music by | Tony Aheibam |
Production company | Imphal Star Film |
| Distributed by | Imphal Star Film |
Release date | 25 October 2019 |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Manipuri |
Ei Actor Natte was released at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 25 October 2019. The DVDs of the movie were released by MFDC in November 2021.
Synopsis
It is a movie that sketches the unique story of the lovebirds Mani and Rashilembi. Rashilembi is an adopted daughter of Pamheiba. She is despised by his wife, Mani's mother. Rashilembi is compelled to leave her home after her foster mother plots against her. Mani becomes a lunatic to win Rashilembi back.
Cast
- Silheiba Ningthoujam as Mani
- Biju Ningombam as Rashilembi
- Ningthouja Jayvidya as Pamheiba, Mani's father
- Ningthoujam Rina as Mani's mother
- Surjit Saikhom
- Ibomcha (Kaboklei Inaocha)
- Denny Likmabam
- Poison (Kh. Debabrata)
- Kripalakshmi Gurumayum
- Heisnam Geeta
Accolades
Ei Actor Natte won two awards out of the 12 nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.[6] It won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Producer: Rodhika Heingang Director: Homen D' Wai |
Won |
| Special Jury Mention | Biju Ningombam | Won | |
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Biju Ningombam | Won |
| Best Editing | L. Mohendro | Won | |
| Best Art Director | Ady Yengkokpam | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Rina Ningthoujam | Nominated | |
| Best Feature Film | Producer: Rodhika Heingang Director: Homen D' Wai |
Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Silheiba Ningthoujam | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Danubi Mangang | Nominated | |
| Best Background Score | Nanao Sagolmang | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Boong Konjengbam | Nominated | |
| Best Make-Up | Poison | Nominated | |
| Best Choreography | Prameshwari | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Homen D' Wai | Nominated | |
Music
Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Foreign Car and Phajare Ningthire.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Foreign Car" | Homen D' Wai | Tony Aheibam | Gems Chongtham | 04:21 |
| 2. | "Phajare Ningthire" | Homen D' Wai | Tony Aheibam | Danubi | 05:01 |
| Total length: | 9:22 | ||||
References
- "Manipur Film Journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri Feature Film Award". Northeast Now. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- "Highways of Life wins big at Manipur State Film Awards 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- "Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held at Kakching". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
- Desk, Inside Chronicle Digital (12 July 2020). "9th MANIFA winner: 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award".