Pandam Amada

Pandam Amada
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Oinam Gautam Singh
Screenplay by	Santosh Laishram
Story by	Santosh Laishram
Produced by	Sarokons
Starring	Bonney Takhelmayum Archana Konsam
Cinematography	Dhana Luwang
Edited by	Oinam Gautam Singh
Music by	Songs: Tony Aheibam Score: Karnajit L. RK Birendrajit
Production company	Takhel Films
Distributed by	Takhel Films
Release date	8 September 2019 (2019-09-08)
Running time	99 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Pandam Amada (English: In Pursuit Of) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sarokons. It stars Bonney Takhelmayum and Archana Konsam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at MSFDS on 8 September 2019. ^[1] It was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020. ^[2] Pandam Amada was selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival. ^[3]

The film also got selections in the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai and Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020. ^{[4] [5]} The movie was nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories. ^[6] It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2020. ^[7]

Cast

• Bonney Takhelmayum as Malem
• Archana Konsam as Bembem
• Raju Nong as Malem's father
• Maya Choudhury as Yaiphabi, Malem's mother
• Ningthoujam Rina as Tombi, Nganba's mother
• Naoton H. as Nganba
• Sanu Thokchom as Lemba
• Heikrujam Kerish
• Sandip Pukhram
• Sagar Maibam
• Ghanashyam Khangembam
• Sorokhaibam Saratchandra

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Eikhoi Yambung wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Naken Tha and Exam Loire.

Pandam Amada
Soundtrack album by Kenedy Khuman
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	9:41
Label	Takhel Films
External audio Naken Tha on YouTube

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Naken Tha"	Eikhoi Yambung	Tony Aheibam	Kenedy Khuman	05:25
2.	"Exam Loire"	Eikhoi Yambung	Tony Aheibam	Kenedy Khuman	04:16
Total length:					9:41

Accolades

Pandam Amada won many awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020, including the Best Feature Film Award. ^[8] At the 9th MANIFA 2020, the movie won four awards out of the 14 nominations. The award ceremonies for both were postponed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Award	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020	9 April 2021	Best Feature Film	Producer: Konsam Saroja Director: O. Gautam	Won	[9] [10]
		Best Director	Oinam Gautam Singh	Won
		Best Screenplay (Original)	Santosh Laishram & Momocha Konthoujam	Won
		Best Production Designer	Konjengbam Demba	Won
		Best Audiography (Sound Designer)	Ph. Shananda Sharma	Won
		Best Editing	Oinam Gautam Singh	Won
		Best Make-Up	Poison (Kh. Debabrata)	Won
		Best Background Score	R.K. Birendrajit & L. Karnajit	Won
		Best Playback Singer (Male)	Kenedy Khuman (Naken Tha)	Won
		Best Choreography	John Irom	Won
		Best Children's Film	O. Gautam Konsam Saroja	Won
9th MANIFA 2020	8 February 2021	Best Audiography	P. Shananda Sharma	Won	[11] [12]
		Best Background Score	R.K. Birendrajit & Karnajit Laishram	Won
		Best Art Director	Irom John Meitei	Won
		Best Cinematography	Dhana Luwang	Won
		Best Feature Film	Producer: Konsam Saroja Director: O. Gautam	Nominated
		Best Director	Oinam Gautam Singh	Nominated
		Best Screenplay	Santosh Laishram	Nominated
		Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male	Raju Nong	Nominated
		Best Lyricist	Eikhoi Yambung	Nominated
		Best Playback Singer - Male	Kenedy Khuman	Nominated
		Best Editing	Oinam Gautam Singh	Nominated
		Best Costume	Saroja Konsam	Nominated
		Best Story	Saroja Konsam	Nominated
		Best Choreography	John Irom	Nominated

References

1. "Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam". Mami Taibang.
2. "Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest". North East Now. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
3. "O Goutam's Pandam Amada to have world premiere at DIIF". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 4 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
4. "Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
5. "Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". United News of India . 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
6. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
7. "Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film". Imphal Free Press. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
8. "Manipur state film awards announced". United News of India . 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
9. "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
10. "Highways of Life wins big at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
11. "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
12. "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net.

External links

• Pandam Amada at IMDb