Ha Lyngkha Bneng

Ha Lyngkha Bneng
Poster
Directed by	Pradip Kurbah
Written by	Paulami Duttagupta
Produced by	Morjina Kurbah Jova P. Kurbah Arpana Kurbah
Starring	Richard Kharpuri Helena Duiia Baia Marbaniang Albert Mawrie Merlvin Mukhim Jeetesh Sharma
Cinematography	Pradip Daimary
Edited by	Badeimon Kharshiing VFX: Medari Janai Talang
Music by	Sound designers: Sumir Dewri Damlong, Saptak Sarkar & Sayantan Ghosh Location sound: Sumir Dewri Re-recording mixers: Saptak Sarkar & Sayatan Ghosh
Production companies	Kurbah Films Hello Meghalaya Pomus New Horizons Ka Knup Creatives Cat N Mouse Entertainment
Release dates	22 April 2025 (2025-04-22)(Moscow, Russia)
Running time	123 minutes
Country	India
Language	Khasi

Ha Lyngkha Bneng (English: The Elysian Field) is a 2025 Khasi feature film directed by Pradip Kurbah. ^{[1] [2]} The film tells the story of a secluded village in Meghalaya gradually being deserted due to urban migration. It explores themes of loneliness, resilience, and the strength of human connections through the lens of friendship and survival. ^[3] Produced by Kurbah Films in association with Hello Meghalaya, Pomus New Horizons, Ka Knup Creatives, and Cat N Mouse Entertainment, it stars Richard Kharpuri, Helena Duiia, Baia Marbaniang, Albert Mawrie, Merlvin Mukhim, and Jeetesh Sharma in the lead roles. ^[4] The film got selection for Main Competition at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival in April 2025. ^{[5] [6]}

Cast

• Richard Kharpuri as Complete
• Helena Duiia as Helen
• Baia Marbaniang as Maia
• Albert Mawrie as Livingstone
• Merlvin Mukhim as Promise
• Jeetesh Sharma as Friday
• Casty Mary Pyngrope
• Mebabhok Marbaniang
• Monalisa Rymbai
• Rionaldo Warlapih
• Niggie Gillmore Pyngrope
• Anderson Damon Warlapih

Production

The project was selected for both the Asian Project Market in Busan, South Korea, and the Co-Production Market at Film Bazaar 2020, organized by the National Film Development Corporation of India. ^[7] The film's production spanned two years, capturing the essence of all four seasons, and was filmed in and around Sohra, Meghalaya, showcasing the region's mesmerizing landscapes and cultural depth. ^[8]

Accolades

Festival	Award	Result	Ref.
47th Moscow International Film Festival	Golden Saint George for Best Film	Won	[9] [10]
	Silver Saint George for Best Director	Won
	NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film	Won

References

1. "Meghalaya: Khasi Film 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' Qualifies For Moscow International Film Festival". The Sentinel. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
2. "Kurbah's 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' selected for Moscow film fest competition". Meghalaya Monitor. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
3. "Meghalaya: Khasi Film 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' Selected For Moscow International Film Festival 2025". Northeast Today. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
4. "KHASI CINEMA MAKES HISTORY: 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' Selected for 47th Moscow International Film Festival". South Asia Views. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
5. "Meghalaya film 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' selected for Moscow International Film Festival competition". India Today NE. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
6. "Ha Lyngkha Bneng to be screened at Moscow International Film Festival". The Meghalayan Express. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
7. "Khasi film selected for Moscow Int'l Film Festival". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
8. "Khasi Film 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' selected for Main Competition at 47th Moscow International Film Festival". Hub News. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
9. "The main prize of the 47th Moscow International Film Festival was given by the jury to the Indian film "Elysium"". iz.ru. Retrieved 25 April 2025.
10. "Meghalaya film 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng' wins big at Moscow International Film Festival". India Today NE. Retrieved 25 April 2025.