Awaiba Mapu

Awaiba Mapu
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Khoibam Homeshwori
Screenplay by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Story by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Produced by	Ranjit Ningthouja
Starring	Bonium Thokchom Sonia Samjetsabam
Cinematography	Surjit BB DOP (Song): Mohon Kangla
Edited by	Surjit BB
Music by	Sorri Senjam Background Score: Rhythm RR
Production company	Home Films Manipur
Distributed by	Home Films Manipur
Release date	3 July 2022 (2022-07-03)
Running time	120 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Awaiba Mapu is a 2022 Manipuri film written and produced by Ranjit Ningthouja and directed by Khoibam Homeshwori, under the banner of Home Films Manipur. ^[1] It stars Bonium Thokchom and Sonia Samjetsabam in the lead roles. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 3 July 2022. ^[2] Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certified the film in 2021 but was released in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ^[3]

Plot

Ibothoi is employed by Ichaton's father as his driver, seeing his honest nature. The latter even gives assent to Ibothoi to be his son-in-law and inherit his property. This is in sharp contrast to Ichaton who is in love with Diamond. Ibothoi and Ichaton gets married but he is ill-treated by his wife. He tries all means to hide this in front of his in-laws. But when all the courage is lost, Ibothoi leaves their house. Meanwhile, Diamond turns out to be an ill-mannered guy. Ichathoi realises the true nature of Ibothoi and starts searching for him.

Cast

• Bonium Thokchom as Ibothoi
• Sonia Samjetsabam as Ichaton
• Shyam Anand Wangkhem as Diamond
• Chakpram Rameshchandra (Edhou) as Ichaton's father
• Khoibam Homeshwori as Ichaton's mother
• Pukhrambam Santoshini as Thagoi
• R.K. Sorojini as Ibothoi's mother
• Samjetsabam Mangoljao ^[4] as Secretary
• Monali as Ibothoi's sister
• Kipjen
• Kamal
• L. Nanaocha
• Ashok Phamdong
• Hemchand Ningthoujam
• Naoroibam Romen

Soundtrack

Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the film and Romi Meitei wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Wakhalgee. ^[5] The video of the song in the film is directed by Ajit Ningthouja. Pushparani Huidrom sung the female version of the song. ^[6]

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Wakhalgee"	Romi Meitei	Sorri Senjam	Bonium Thokchom	06:35
Total length:					6:35

Accolades

The movie won an award at the 11th MANIFA 2023. ^[7]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
11th MANIFA 2023	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male	Chakpram Rameshchandra (Edhou)	Won	[8] [9] [10]

See also

• Tharoi Ahambei Mahao

References

1. "Blessing ceremony of 'Awaiba Mapu' held". e-pao.net. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
2. "'High time to effectively implement Manipur State Film Policy'". Imphal Free Press . Retrieved 4 October 2024.
3. "List of feature films certified in 2021" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
4. "Manipuri Actor Mangoljao Samjetsabam Biography, News, ..." nettv4u.com. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
5. "Wakhalgee - Bonium - Official Awaiba Mapu Movie Song" . Retrieved 4 October 2024– via YouTube.
6. "Awaiba Mapu Song - Wakhalgee - Pushparani Huidrom". gaana.com.
7. "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
8. "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
9. "MANIFA 2023: 'Akangba Nachom' wins Best Feature Film". e-pao.net. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
10. "11th MANIFA-2023 on March 25". e-pao.net. Retrieved 4 October 2024.