Ei Actor Natte

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 (2019-10-25)
Running time	149 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Ei Actor Natte (English: I'm Not An Actor) is a 2019 Manipuri romantic 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 was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 25 October 2019. The DVDs of the movie were released by MFDC in November 2021.

Plot

It is a movie that sketches the unique story of Mani and Rashihenbi. Rashihenbi is an adopted daughter of Pamheiba. She is despised by his wife, Mani's mother. Rashihenbi is compelled to leave her home after her foster mother plots against her. Mani becomes a lunatic to win Rashihenbi back.

Cast

• Silheiba Ningthoujam as Mani
• Biju Ningombam as Rashihenbi
• Ningthouja Jayvidya as Pamheiba, Mani's father
• Ningthoujam Rina as Mani's mother
• Kripalaxmi Gurumayum as Tampha
• Heisnam Geeta as Sakhenbi, Tampha's mother
• Master Changkhomba as Master Mani
• Baby Ghanaluxmi as Baby Rashihenbi
• Denny Likmabam as Dr. Thanil
• Y. Kumarjit as Khuraton, Rashihenbi's uncle
• Poison (Kh. Debabrata) as Ibemhal
• Surjit Saikhom
• Thokchom Ibomcha
• Dara
• Bhumeshor
• Jugindro

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	Ningthoujam Rina	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 for the song "Phajare Ningthire"	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

1. "Manipur Film Journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri Feature Film Award". Northeast Now. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
2. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
3. "Highways of Life wins big at Manipur State Film Awards 2020". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
4. "Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held at Kakching". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
5. "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
6. "9th MANIFA winner: 'Eikhoisibu Kanano' wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award". 12 July 2020.