Akangba Nachom

Akangba Nachom
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Inaocha Khundrakpam
Screenplay by	Binoranjan Oinam
Story by	Binoranjan Oinam
Produced by	Reshi Thokchom
Starring	Silheiba Ningthoujam Artina Thoudam
Cinematography	Tommy Hodam Sushil Sinkap
Edited by	Inaocha Khundrakpam
Music by	Rahul Blue
Production company	Evening Star Films
Distributed by	D.I.S. Construction Material Private Limited
Release date	23 October 2022 (2022-10-23)
Running time	121 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Akangba Nachom is a 2022 Manipuri film written by Binoranjan Oinam and directed by Inaocha Khundrakpam. ^[1] It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Artina Thoudam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 23 October 2022. ^{[2] [3]}

Plot

Likla is an actress from an affluent family and, against their wishes, marries Athoiba, a celebrated photographer. Things change when Athoiba opposes Likla's decision to pursue acting.

Cast

• Silheiba Ningthoujam as Athoiba
• Artina Thoudam as Likla
• Diya Khwairakpam
• Philem Puneshori as Likla's mother
• Nityaibi as Athoiba's father
• Ningthoujam Rina as Athoiba's mother
• Merina Laishangbam
• Yumnam Arun
• Devita Urikhinbam
• Prasanta Oinam as Athoiba's friend
• Oinam Gyaneswori as Doctor

Soundtrack

Rahul Blue and Vivek Aly Chongtham composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Sumhatle, Pirage Pirage and Akangba Nachom. ^{[4] [5]}

No.	Title	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Sumhatle"	Rahul Blue	Aj Maisnam, Pushparani Huidrom	04:35
2.	"Pirage Pirage"	Vivek Aly Chongtham	Surma Chanu, Arbin Soibam, Aj Maisnam, Kenedy Khuman	05:20
3.	"Akangba Nachom"	Rahul Blue	Pushparani Huidrom	04:55
Total length:				14:50

Accolades

The film won two awards at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023. ^{[6] [7]}

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023	Best Supporting Actor - Male	Diya Khwairakpam	Won	[8] [9] [10]
	Best Audiography (Sound Design)	Inaocha Khundrakpam	Won
11th MANIFA 2023	Best Feature Film	Reshi Thokchom (Producer) Inaocha Khundrakpam (Director)	Won	[11] [12] [13]
	Best Actor in a Lead Role - Male	Silheiba Ningthoujam	Won
	Best Direction	Inaocha Khundrakpam	Won
	Best Playback Singer - Female	Pushparani Huidrom for the song "Akangba Nachom"	Won
	Best Art Direction	Ady Yengkokpam	Won
	Best Cinematography	Tommy Hodam Sushil Sinkap	Won
	Best Screenplay	Binoranjan Oinam	Won
	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male	Diya Khwairakpam	Nominated
	Best Music Direction	Rahul Blue	Nominated
	Best Editing	Inaocha Khundrakpam	Nominated
	Best Audiography	Inaocha Khundrakpam	Nominated
	Best Story	Binoranjan Oinam	Nominated
	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Artina Thoudam	Nominated
	Best Actor in a Negative Role	Philem Puneshori	Nominated

References

1. "Akangba Nachom released". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
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4. "Akangba Nachom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". wynk.in.
5. "Akangba Nachom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Songs". gaana.com.
6. "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' wins best feature film award, 'I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)' bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
7. "'15th Manipur State Film Awards held". Imphal Free Press . Retrieved 21 September 2024.
8. "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' sweeps top honors clinching best feature film award at 15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023". www.indiatodayne.in. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
9. "Manipur: 90-yr-old filmmaker receives Lifetime Achievement Award". www.eastmojo.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
10. "Manipur State Film Awards declared; M Nilamani wins Lifetime Achievement Award". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
11. "MANIFA 2023: 'Akangba Nachom' wins Best Feature Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
12. "11th MANIFA-2023 on March 25". e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
13. "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 26 October 2024.