Laman Ama

Laman Ama
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Sanad Aribam
Screenplay by	Sanad Aribam
Story by	Sanad Aribam
Produced by	Dr. Rajeshwar Aribam
Starring	Raju Nong Saroja Chongtham Hemlet Tonjam
Cinematography	Arjun Ningthemcha
Edited by	Sanad Aribam
Music by	Denson Salam Karnajit
Production company	Fast Forward Films
Distributed by	Fast Forward Films
Release date	October 14, 2018 (2018-10-14)
Running time	117 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language)

Laman Ama (English: A Vengeance Story) is a 2018 Manipuri film directed by Sanad Aribam and produced by Rajeshwar Aribam, under the banner of Fast Forward Films. ^[1] It stars Raju Nong, Saroja Devi Chongtham and Hemlet Tonjam in the lead roles. It is a Manipuri thriller film. It is adapted from Randy Oliver's Angle of Deflection. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Corporation (MSFDS), Imphal on 14 October 2018. ^[2] The movie was selected for the 11th International Guwahati Film Festival 2018. ^[3]

The blessing ceremony was held at Khagempalli Huidrom Leikai on 3 October 2015. ^{[4] [5]}

Synopsis

A single mother with a shady past rises against all odds to avenge her daughter.

Cast

• Raju Nong as Thouba
• Saroja Devi Chongtham as Ngambi
• Hemlet Tonjam as Pabung
• Sky Anoubam
• Paul Haokip
• Dhumga Kshetrimayum as Kanhai
• Jotin

Accolades

Saroja Devi Chongtham won the Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019. ^[6]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Saroja Devi Chongtham	Won
	Best Cinematography	Arjun Ningthemcha	Won
4th Sailadhar Baruah Film Awards 2020	Best Art Direction	Sanad Aribam	Won
	Best Cinematography	Arjun Ningthemcha	Won
8th SSS MANIFA 2019 [7]	Best Lyricist	Irengbam Thawan	Won
	Best Music Director	Karnajit	Won
	Best Editing	Sanad Aribam	Won
	Best Playback Singer - Male	Irengbam Thawan	Won
	Best Feature Film	Producer: Dr. Rajeshwar Sharma Aribam Director: Sanad Aribam	Nominated
	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Saroja Devi Chongtham	Nominated
	Best Cinematography	Arjun Ningthemcha	Nominated
	Best Make-Up	Kangana S.	Nominated
	Best Screenplay	Sanad Aribam	Nominated
	Best Direction	Sanad Aribam	Nominated

Soundtrack

Denson Salam and Karnajit composed the soundtrack for the film and Kenedy Khuman and Irengbam Thawan wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Minambani and Aroobana Mataida. The stop motion technique is used to create the video for the song Minambani. ^[8] The mixing and mastering is done by Bibid Sh. The song was recorded at MS Recording.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Minambani"	Kenedy Khuman	Denson Salam	Kenedy Khuman	03:14
2.	"Aroobana Mataida"	Irengbam Thawan	Karnajit	Irengbam Thawan	05:32
Total length:					8:46

Reception

Chitra Ahanthem of Imphal Free Press opined that "Laman Ama is definitely a film worth watching". ^[9]

References

1. Kashyap, Archita (8 June 2019). "As northeastern cinema gains visibility at international film festivals, a look at what's driving the change". Firstpost. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
2. "Laman Ama screened at Chandigarh : 09th apr19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
3. "Laman Ama selected for 11th International Guwahati Film Festival : 11th dec18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
4. Gurumayum, Maheshwar (4 October 2015). "Film Muhurut of 'Laman Ama' held - Imphal Times". Imphal Times. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
5. "Hueiyen Lanpao | Official Website Manipur Daily" . Retrieved 20 May 2021.
6. "Yengkhom Roma awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 13th Mami Numit 20190411". e-pao.net. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
7. "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
8. "Minambani: Laman Ama Song - MAMI TAIBANG" – via YouTube.
9. Ahanthem, Chitra (14 October 2018). "Laman Ama: A Film that needs to go far!". Imphal Free Press . Archived from the original on 14 October 2018.