Magi Matambakta

Magi Matambakta
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Directed by	Makhonmani Mongsaba
Written by	Makhonmani Mongsaba
Produced by	Sunita Kapoor
Starring	Lamjingba Khaidem Anita Idhou
Cinematography	Imo Yumnam
Edited by	Yoimayai Mongsaba
Music by	L. Nabakanta Background Score: Jeetenkumar Naorem
Production company	Bravura Films
Distributed by	Bravura Films
Release date	2018 (2018)
Running time	75 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language)

Magi Matambakta (English: On Her Lap) is a 2018 Manipuri film directed by Makhonmani Mongsaba and produced by Sunita Kapoor. ^{[1] [2]} The movie was selected for Bengaluru International Film Festival 2018; Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai, 2020 ^[3] and Delhi International Film Festival 2020. ^[4] The film won the Best Manipuri Film at the 2nd Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards (JIFFA) 2019. ^{[5] [6]}

Synopsis

The movie is a story of two boys raised very differently. Eventually, they faced the results of their upbringing. The movie shows the ill-effects of helicopter parenting.

Cast

• Lamjingba as Thangjam Sanathoi
• Aryan as Thangjam Henthoi
• Khaidem Anita as Ibemhal, Sanathoi's mother
• Philem Puneshori as Nungshitombi, Henthoi's mother
• Idhou as Thangjam Lukhoi, Henthoi's father
• Laishram Prakash as School Headmaster
• Takhellambam Lokendra as Salam Thoiba

Accolades

Idhou (Chakpram Rameshchandra) won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male and Special Jury Mention Awards at the 9th SSS MANIFA 2019. ^[7] Magi Matambakta won the Best Children Film Award at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019. The citation for the award reads, "The film succeeds in highlighting the physical and mental space required for children to flourish in this highly competitive world."

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
8th SSS MANIFA 2019	Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male	Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou)	Won
	Special Jury Mention	Makhonmani Mongsaba (Director) Sunita Kapoor (Producer)	Won
12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019	Special Jury Mention	Chakpram Rameshchandra	Won
	Best Children Film	Makhonmani Mongsaba (Director) Sunita Kapoor (Producer)	Won
2nd Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards 2019	Best Manipuri Film	Makhonmani Mongsaba (Director) Sunita Kapoor (Producer)	Won

References

1. "BIFFES 2019: 'Unrealistic expectations break children'". Deccan Herald. 24 February 2019.
2. "'Heartbreaking to see kids under parental pressure'". Deccan Herald. 24 February 2019.
3. "First online celebration of Manipuri cinema". Northeast Now. 31 August 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2021.
4. "Delhi International Film Festival All Films 2020". www.delhiinternationalfilmfestival.com.
5. "Jharkhand International Film Festival Awards 2019 -JIFFA 2019". Exams Fighters. 9 July 2019.
6. Move, Team News (31 August 2020). "FSM organizes first online celebration of Manipuri cinema". News Move.
7. "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.