Ei Actor Natte

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Ei Actor Natte
Ei Actor Natte Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Homen D' Wai
Screenplay byHomen D' Wai
Story byRodhika Heingang
Produced byRodhika Heingang
Starring Silheiba Ningthoujam
Biju Ningombam
CinematographyBoong Konjengbam
Edited byMohendro (KAMS)
Music byTony Aheibam
Production
company
Imphal Star Film
Distributed byImphal 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 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]

Contents

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

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.

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentProducer:
Rodhika Heingang
Director:
Homen D' Wai
Won
Special Jury Mention Biju Ningombam Won
9th MANIFA 2020Best Actor in a Leading Role - FemaleBiju NingombamWon
Best EditingL. MohendroWon
Best Art DirectorAdy YengkokpamNominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - FemaleNingthoujam RinaNominated
Best Feature FilmProducer:
Rodhika Heingang
Director:
Homen D' Wai
Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male Silheiba Ningthoujam Nominated
Best Playback Singer - FemaleDanubi Mangang for the song "Phajare Ningthire"Nominated
Best Background ScoreNanao SagolmangNominated
Best CinematographyBoong KonjengbamNominated
Best Make-UpPoisonNominated
Best ChoreographyPrameshwariNominated
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.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Foreign Car" Homen D' Wai Tony AheibamGems Chongtham04:21
2."Phajare Ningthire" Homen D' Wai Tony AheibamDanubi05:01
Total length:9:22

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