Nangna Nokpa Yengningi

Nangna Nokpa Yengningi
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ajit Ningthouja
Screenplay by	Herojit Naoroibam
Story by	Herojit Naoroibam
Produced by	Th. (O) Bedamani Devi
Starring	Bonium Thokchom Soma Laishram
Cinematography	Mohon Kangla
Edited by	Ajit Ningthouja
Music by	Amarjit Lourembam
Production company	Real Screen Picture
Distributed by	Real Screen Picture
Release date	6 November 2015 (2015-11-06)
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Nangna Nokpa Yengningi (English: Want to See You Smile) is a 2015 Manipuri film directed by Ajit Ningthouja, written by Herojit Naoroibam and produced by Th. (O) Bedamani Devi, presented by Poknapham. It stars Bonium Thokchom and Soma Laishram ^[1] in the lead roles. The film was released on 6 November 2015 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT). ^[2]

Cast

• Bonium Thokchom as Amujao
• Soma Laishram as Memi
• Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri
• Ratan Lai as Pheijao
• Hamom Sadananda as Memi's brother
• Denny Likmabam as Ibohal
• Merina Laishangbam as Memi's sister-in-law
• Laimayum Gaitri as Matouleibi
• Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Amujao's Mother
• Hamom Purnanda
• Suresh Melei

Production

The shooting of the film completed within 10 days. This film is the first production of Real Screen Picture. The blessing ceremony (yaipha thouni thouram) was held on April 17, 2015. ^[3]

Accolades

The movie bagged three awards at the 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 held by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching and Film Forum Manipur. ^[4]

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
5th SSS MANIFA 2016	Best Playback Singer - Male	Bonium Thokchom	Won
	Best Playback Singer - Female	Pushparani Huidrom	Won
	Best Lyrics	Herojit Naoroibam	Won

Soundtrack

Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack for the film and Herojit Naoroibam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangna Nokpa Yengningi and Nangbu Nungshirure.

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Nangna Nokpa Yengningi"	Herojit Naoroibam	Amarjit Lourembam	Bonium Thokchom, Pushparani Huidrom	06:45
2.	"Nangbu Nungshirure"	Herojit Naoroibam	Amarjit Lourembam	Bonium Thokchom	05:31
Total length:					12:16

References

1. "Soma Laishram Profile in 2014 - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
2. "Nangna Nokpa Yengningi - Events :: Kumhei". www.kumhei.com.
3. "Blessing ceremony of Nangna Nokpa Yengningi held". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2016.
4. "SSS MANIFA Award Function at Kakching Khullen Ibudhou Khamlangba Laibung - 17 January 2016 :: E-Pao Gallery". www.e-pao.net.