Larei Lathup | |
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Directed by | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |
Written by | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam |
Produced by | Sanayai |
Starring | Shilheiba Ningthoujam Ithoi Oinam |
Cinematography | Sanjoy Chingangbam |
Edited by | Hei Sanjit |
Music by | Nanao Sagolmang |
Production company | Manira Movies |
Distributed by | Ningthou Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
Larei Lathup is a 2021 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam. [1] [2] It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. [3] The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 13 November 2021. [4] It was the opening film (fiction) at the Festival of Cinemas of Manipur 2022, a 15-day long multi-lingual film festival organised by MSFDS in April 2022. [5] [6] [7]
AK Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ojitbabu Ningthoujam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Urure Phajaba Maithong.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Urure Phajaba Maithong" | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | AK Yangoi | AK Yangoi | 04:46 |
Total length: | 4:46 |
The film won 11 awards out of the 14 nominations at the 10th MANIFA 2022. [8] [9]
Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
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14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer) Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director) | Won | [10] |
10th MANIFA 2022 | Best Feature Film | Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer) Ojitbabu Ningthoujam (Director) | Won | [11] [12] |
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Shilheiba Ningthoujam | Won | ||
Best Direction | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | Won | ||
Best Story | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | Won | ||
Best Audiography | Hei Sanjit | Won | ||
Best Costume | Galif Pa | Won | ||
Best Background Score | Nanao Sagolmang | Won | ||
Best Cinematography | Sanjoy Chingangbam | Won | ||
Best Editing | Hei Sanjit | Won | ||
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | Won | ||
Best Child Artiste | Lamnganbi Laishram | Won | ||
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female | Ithoi Oinam | Nominated | ||
Best Screenplay | Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | Nominated | ||
Best Art Director | Hei Sanjit | Nominated |
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