Mareibak Ningba Herachandra

Mareibak Ningba Herachandra
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Maipaksana Haorongbam
Screenplay by	Y. Nilachandra Maipaksana Haorongbam
Story by	Y. Nilachandra
Produced by	Chinglemba Yengkhom
Starring	Naorem Pilot Jasmin Elangbam Pinky Saikhom Suraj Ngashepam
Cinematography	Pranabkumar Haloi
Edited by	Yoimayai Mongsaba
Music by	Jeetenkumar Naorem Tenao HD
Production companies	Ibudhou Khamlangba Films, Manipur
Distributed by	Ibudhou Khamlangba Films, Manipur
Release date	7 January 2024 (2024-01-07)
Running time	125 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Mareibak Ningba Herachandra (English: Herachandra, The Patriot) is a 2024 Manipuri film directed by Maipaksana Haorongbam. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The movie is produced by Chinglemba Yengkhom under the banner of Ibudhou Khamlangba Films, Manipur. ^[4] Naorem Pilot, Jasmin Elangbam, Pinky Saikhom and Suraj Ngashepam star as the leads. ^{[5] [6]} The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, Imphal on 7 January 2024. ^[7] It was the opening film at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025. ^{[8] [9]}

Plot

The film depicts the contributions and sacrifices of Herachandra in reclaiming Manipur's freedom from the hands of Burmese during the Seven Years Devastation (Chahi Taret Khuntakpa). It took place from 1819 to 1826. ^[10]

Cast

• Naorem Pilot as Herachandra
• Jasmin Elangbam as Yaikhombi
• Pinky Saikhom as Leiphon
• Suraj Ngashepam as Khamba
• Chinglemba Yengkhom as Labanga
• M. Ratan as Subanath
• Kshetrimayum Premson as Shyam
• Priyobarta as Amu
• M. Tikendrajit as Thayong Khullakpa
• Yengkhom Ingocha as Yumjaotaba
• Kshetrimayum Gouranityai as Kakching Ningthou
• Naorem Mahesh Kumar as Kaneuin
• Kshetrimayum Gojen as Pakhauin
• Angom Phiroj as Chaopa
• Maibam Deepak as Mohon
• Y. Lokendro as Keirungba
• Bijoy Cosmo as Minister
• Y. Surchand as Minister
• Borjao as Amupala
• Maipaksana Haorongbam as Gambhir Singh
• Shankar as Nur Singh
• P. Jatishore as Subol
• Dapheni Saikhom as Nganbi
• Tinku Salam as Tharo
• M. Aruna as Leiphon's sister

Accolades

Award	Category	Winner's name	Ref.
Kollywood International Film Festival, December 2023 Edition	Best Debut Feature Film	Producer: Chinglemba Yengkhom Director: Maipaksana Haorongbam	[11]
North East India International Film Festival 2024	Best Experimental Film

References

1. Moirangthem Nganbarel. "Crisis Cuts Manipuri Film Production by Over 50%; Many Actors Shift Professions". northeastlivetv.com. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
2. "Films certified in 2023" (PDF). www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
3. "CBFC Certification data for movies in Manipuri language (Data as of 17 April, 2024)". dataful.in. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
4. "Mareibak Ningba Herachandra, (Herachandra, the Patriot)". www.wfcn.co. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
5. Chronicle News Service. "NRC within March this year: MLA Rameshwar". e-pao.net. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
6. "Latest Mareibak Ningba Herachandra Trailers". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
7. "Mareibak Ningba Herachandra (2024) - Movie". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
8. Phurailatpam Keny Devi. "Manipur: Second NE India film festival celebrating cinematic heritage inaugurated in Imphal". India Today NE. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
9. "2nd NEIFF 2025 kicks off Cinematic brilliance of NE to be showcased". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
10. "Release cum premier of Manipur 'Mareibak Ningba Herachandra' held". Imphal Free Press . Retrieved 27 October 2024.
11. "Kollywood International Film Festival - Winners - December 2023" (PDF). www.kollywoodfilmfestival.com. Retrieved 27 October 2024.