Saaphabee
Saaphabee is a 1976 Manipuri film written by Sarangthem Bormani, produced by G. Narayan Sharma and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.[1] The film features Kangabam Tomba and Subadani in the lead roles.[2] It was released at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar on 13 July 1976.[3] The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 24th National Film Awards.[4] It is based on the famous Manipuri folk play Haorang Leishang Saaphabee. It is the first Manipuri folk film.[5]
| Saaphabee | |
|---|---|
 Official Poster | |
| Directed by | Aribam Syam Sharma |
| Screenplay by | Sarangthem Bormani |
| Story by | Sarangthem Bormani |
| Produced by | G. Narayan Sharma |
| Starring | Kangabam Tomba Subadani |
| Cinematography | Deojibhai Padhiar |
| Edited by | Madhusudan Banerjee |
| Music by | Aribam Syam Sharma |
Production company | N.S. Films |
| Distributed by | N.S. Films |
Release date | 13 July 1976 |
Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Manipuri |
Cast
- Kangabam Tomba as Loya Naha Saaphaba
- Subadani as Haorang Leishang Saaphabee
- Manbi as Saaphabee's mother
- N. Tombi as Tabung, King of Kege region, Saaphabee's father
- Keshoram as Thongnang, King of Khuman region, Saaphaba's father
- Kshetrimayum Rashi
- Heisnam Ongbi Indu
- Babu
- Shanti
- Gouri
- Open
Soundtrack
Aribam Syam Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Konsaba Ibochou and G. Joykumar Sharma wrote the lyrics.[6] The movie has four songs sung by Aheibam Syam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna and Khun Joykumar.
| Saaphabee | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Aheibam Syam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna, Khun Joykumar | |
| Released | 1976 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 18:19 |
| Label | N.S. Films |
| Producer | G. Narayan Sharma |
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mapok Langol Khudingda" | Aheibam Shyam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna | 04:39 |
| 2. | "Eidi Pakhang Shareeni" | Khun Joykumar | 04:06 |
| 3. | "Khoyumgumna Saklotpa" | Arambam Jamuna Devi | 04:28 |
| 4. | "Ngasi Korou Nongjada" | Aheibam Syam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna | 05:06 |
| Total length: | 18:19 | ||
References
- "Aribam Syam Film". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- "Saphabee (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- "'HELLOY' Between conscious and sub-consciousness: A film by G. Narayan Sharma". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- Festival. "Aribam Syam Sharma - Festival des Cinémas d'Asie de Vesoul". www.cinemas-asie.com (in French). Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- "Saaphabee (1976)". moviebuff.com.
- Saaphabee Songs: Saaphabee MP3 Manipuri Songs by Arambam Jamuna Online Free on Gaana.com, retrieved 21 April 2021
External links
- Aribam Syam Sharma Archives. "Saaphabee Full Movie". Retrieved 7 May 2021 – via YouTube.
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