Oinam Gautam Singh

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Oinam Gautam Singh
The Director of the Manipuri film "Phijigee Mani", O. Gautam Singh addressing a press conference, during the 42nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2011), in Panaji, Goa on December 01, 2011 (cropped).jpg
O. Gautam addressing a press conference during 42nd IFFI 2011
Born(1977-10-12)12 October 1977
Sagolband Mabudhou Mantri Leikai, Imphal West, Manipur
Nationality Indian
Occupation(s)Director, Editor, Screenplay Writer
Years active2002-present
SpouseLenabati Phanjoubam
ChildrenNingthoungamba Oinam
Parent(s)Oinam Leirenjao Singh
Oinam Ongbi Radhe Devi
Awards National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri (2011)

Oinam Gautam Singh (popularly known as O. Gautam) is an Indian film director and editor who works in Manipuri films. [1] He started his career in Manipuri cinema as an editor and later took up direction since more than a decade. [2] One of the successful filmmakers in Manipuri Cinema, he is the recipient of many awards, including a National Film Award for his 2011 movie Phijigee Mani . [3] [4] Gautam [5] has worked under eminent film personalities like Aribam Syam Sharma and Oken Amakcham. [6] He had been a Jury Member of Indian Panorama for 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2014.

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Career

Gautam started working as a chief assistant director under Oken Amakcham in the 2002 Lammei , the first video film to have a commercial screening at a theatre, and in the 2003 movie Cheina , a celluloid film. He set out to work independently as a director in films like Leichildagee Urok and Nangi Shaktam. His film Naoshum was among the feature films screened at the 1st Festival of Manipuri Cinema 2007, organised by Film Forum Manipur. Under Aribam Syam Sharma, he had worked in films Rajarshi Bhagyachandra of Manipur , Crossroads, Miraang, Leipaklei , Manipuri Pony and Dasha. [7]

He had also tried hands on a musical film Laibakki Chandan. His directorial venture Nangdi Eigi Thawaini is produced by Kangla Films, Manipur under the aegis of MANIREDA. The movie focusses on viability of the use of renewable solar energy as a substitute for the commercial energy sources. Gautam's 2011 film Phijigee Mani earned him a National Film Award. His 2013 movie Beragee Bomb and its sequel Moreh Maru displayed his capability on successful direction of comedy genre films. His movies Naoshum and Manipur Express became hit films when it was released in theatres. [8] [9]

His 2015 film Pankhei, which is based on insurgency and various socio-political chaos in Manipur, is a woman centric movie with Sukanya Haorongbam playing the lead role. In 2019, he directed Pandam Amada which bagged several awards in the 13th Manipur State Film Festival 2020. [10] [11] It also participated in Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2020, 18th International Dhaka Film Festival and 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai. [12] [13] [14]

Accolades

Gautam's 2011 film Phijigee Mani won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 59th National Film Awards. [15] The citation for the National Award reads, "For a sensitive depiction of the complex displacements that are occurring today in the North Eastern states. The director shows in the most graceful manner the consequences of displaced socio-political priorities which dislodge the young and disturb traditional family moorings and the even more ancient tribal societal systems". Phijigee Mani also participated in Indian Panorama 2011. It was selected in the North East package and screened in IFFI 2014.[ citation needed ]

He earned an award when Pankhei bagged the Special Jury award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2016. [16] He won the Best Screenplay and Best Direction awards for his work in the film Aruba Echel in the Manipur State Film Awards 2018. [17] His 2019 film Pandam Amada won the Best Children Film, Best Feature Film and several other awards in the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020. He also won the Best Director award for the film.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleStudio (Production House)
2002 Lammei Chief assistant directorKangla Films, Manipur
2003 Cheina Chief assistant directorDashu Films
Leichildagee UrokDirector, editorTreasure Island
2004Nangi ShaktamDirector, editorTreasure Island
2005Laibakki ChandanDirector, editorLeichal Films
2006Khongthang-gi MakholDirector, editorEastern Movies
Radha-RaniDirectorPilu Films
2007NaoshumDirectorSushima Films
Rajarshi Bhagyachandra of Manipur Assistant director Films Division of India
2008Ei NgaodeDirectorPeace Films
CrossroadsChief assistant director, editorAribam Syam Sharma Productions
Keishamthong Thoibi DirectorDiana Films
2009Uoo ThambalDirectorSeven Salai Films
2010Nangdi Eigi ThawainiDirector, editorKangla Films, Manipur
2011 Phijigee Mani Director, editorRadha Govind Films
MiraangChief assistant director, editorAribam Syam Sharma Productions
2012 Leipaklei Chief assistant director, editorAribam Syam Sharma Productions
Manipuri Pony Assistant director, editor Films Division of India
Manipur ExpressDirectorGreen Chillies
2013DashaChief assistant director, editorAribam Syam Sharma Productions
Beragee Bomb Director, editorChingkhurakpa Art
2014 Eidee Kadaida Director, editorNilahari Films
2015PankheiDirectorNongja Films
2016 Moreh Maru DirectorRT Motion Pictures
Nanggee Shaktam Nungshiba HelliDirectorGreen Chillies
2018Aruba EchelDirector, screenplayKhunaillon Films
2019 Pandam Amada Director, editorTakhel Films
2021 Nungshi Lottery Phaorehe Director, screenplayMashu Maben Films
2022 Nongallamdaisida Director, screenplayNB Poireicha Films
UpcomingAhingsina LoidringeiDirectorSeuti Films

References

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  2. "3rd day Report of Golden Jubilee Celebration of Manipuri Cinema 2021". e-pao.net.
  3. "Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020". Hindustan Times. 20 December 2020.
  4. "24 feature films to be screened at 42nd IFFI". www.news18.com. 19 October 2011.
  5. "Oinam Gautam Singh: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  6. "Better focus on pre-production suggested for growth of Manipuri cinema : 17th apr21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
  7. "Leipaklei to be screened on inaugural day at 5th Guwahati Film Festival 2012". e-pao.net. The Telegraph.
  8. Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net.
  9. Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
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  12. "Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest". North East Now. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  13. "Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019.
  14. "Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". United News of India . 15 November 2019.
  15. "59th National Film Awards 2011: Phijigee Mani bags best regional film award : 08th mar12 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
  16. "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  17. The Sangai Express. "Yengkhom Roma awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 13th Mami Numit - April 10, 2019 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS)". e-pao.net.