Padma Shri Wareppa Naba: Rituals to Mainstream

Padma Shri Wareppa Naba: Rituals to Mainstream
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Directed by	Bobby Wahengbam
Written by	Bobby Wahengbam
Produced by	Films Division of India
Starring	Wareppa Naba
Cinematography	Bobo Heekhomba
Edited by	Rajkumar Lalmani
Production company	Films Division of India
Release dates	24 March 2023 (2023-03-24)(NEFF, Mumbai)
Running time	27 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Padma Shri Wareppa Naba: Rituals to Mainstream is a 2022 Manipuri documentary film directed by Bobby Wahengbam. ^{[1] [2]} It showcases the exceptional journey of a visionary creative artist, director, and mentor who has successfully redefined traditional and ritualistic performing arts by making them relevant and contemporary while preserving their originality, raw aesthetics, and uniqueness. ^[3] The film made its Mumbai Premiere at the Northeast Film Festival (NEFF) 2023. ^{[4] [5]} It also got official selection at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival and was screened on the closing day (12 December 2023) under the Short and Documentary Panorama section. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

Accolades

Festival	Award	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
15th Manipur State Film Awards 2023	Special Jury Award	Bobby Wahengbam	Won	[9] [10] [11]

References

1. ""Padma Shri Wareppa Naba: Rituals to Mainstream" at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival". The Northeast Affairs. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
2. "Official Selection 2023 - Kolkata International Film Festival". kiff.in. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
3. Guru Aribam Naocha. ""Padma Shri Wareppa Naba: Rituals to Mainstream" at the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival". Imphal Times. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
4. "NORTHEAST FILM FESTIVAL 2023 (NEFF) Day 1; Mahima Chaudhry, Padmini Kolhapure & Gulshan Grover graced the event". www.bollywoodcouch.com. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
5. "NORTHEAST FILM FESTIVAL 2023 (NEFF): Mahima Chaudhry to Randeep Hooda many B-Town celebrities graced". www.shebusinesstime.com. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
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9. "'Eigi Nupi Tamnalai' wins best feature film award, 'I Hanughaoga (Let me Return)' bags best dialect film MSFDS declares winners of 15th State Film Awards". The Sangai Express. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
10. "MOIRANGTHEM NILAMANI GETS MSFDS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" (PDF). msfds.org. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
11. "15th MANIPUR STATE FILM AWARD 2023 RESULTS" (PDF). msfds.org. Retrieved 18 April 2025.