Meitan Araba

Meitan Araba
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Lukanand Kshetrimayum
Written by	Sen Sagolsem
Produced by	Kshetrimayum Bimal Singh
Starring	Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj Avi Khundrakpam
Cinematography	Irom Maipak
Music by	Tiken Takhellambam
Production company	Rajkumari Kamalasana Films
Distributed by	Rajkumari Kamalasana Films
Release date	6 January 2019 (2019-01-06)
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Meitan Araba is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Lukanand Kshetrimayum and written by Sen Sagolsem. ^[1] The film features Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj and Avi Khundrakpam in the lead roles. The film was certified in 2018 and released on 6 January 2019 at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Palace Compound, Imphal. ^[2] The film earned 11 nominations at the 8th SSS MANIFA 2019, winning 7 awards including the Best Feature Film Award. ^{[3] [4]}

Cast

• Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj
• Avi Khundrakpam
• Abenao Elangbam
• Idhou
• Laishram Lalitabi
• Takhellambam Lokendra

Accolades

Meitan Araba won the Best Feature Film award and many other awards at the 8th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2019. ^[4]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019	Best Cinematography	Irom Maipak	Won
	Best Feature Film - Debut	Director: Lukanand Kshetrimayum Producer: Ksh. Bimal Singh	Won
	Best Child Artist	Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj	Won
	Best Supporting Actor - Male	Avi Khundrakpam	Won
	Special Jury Mention	Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou)	Won
8th SSS MANIFA 2019	Best Feature Film	Director: Lukanand Kshetrimayum Producer: Ksh. Bimal Singh	Won
	Best Direction	Lukanand Kshetrimayum	Won
	Best Child Artist	Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj	Won
	Best Background Score	Tiken Takhellambam	Won
	Best Art Director	Rajkumari Kamalasana Films Studio	Won
	Best Cinematography	Irom Maipak	Won
	Best Screenplay	Sen Sagolsem	Won
	Best Playback Singer - Male	Huidrom Nowboy	Nominated
	Best Music Director	Tiken Takhellambam	Nominated
	Best Editing	Lukanand Kshetrimayum	Nominated
	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male	Avi Khundrakpam	Nominated

References

1. "Meitan Araba 2018 | A Film by Lukanand Kshetrimayum". Mami Taibang. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
2. "Meitan Araba - Premiere Show". allevents.in. Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
3. "SSS Manipuri Film Award Meitan Araba takes away top prizes – Manipur News". Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
4. "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.