Thasi Thanou

Thasi Thanou
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Directed by	Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu)
Screenplay by	Eepu
Story by	Dr. Jayanta
Produced by	M. Loyanganbi Chanu
Starring	Huirem Seema Denny Likmabam Lairenjam Olen Leishangthem Tonthoi
Cinematography	L. Rajesh
Edited by	Henry Salam
Music by	Jeeten Khaidem Background score: Sh. Shubash Sharma and A. Surmani Sharma
Production company	Eeraba Pictures
Distributed by	Eeraba Pictures
Release date	2010 (2010)
Running time	129 minutes
Country	India
Language	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Thasi Thanou is a 2010 Manipuri film written by Dr. Jayanta and directed by Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu). ^{[1] [2]} The film is produced by M. Loyanganbi Chanu under the banner of Eeraba Pictures. ^[3] It stars Huirem Seema, Denny Likmabam, Lairenjam Olen and Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead roles. ^{[4] [5]} The movie was released at Friends Talkies, Imphal in 2010. ^[6] The DVDs of Thasi Thanou were released post Seema's demise in September 2011. ^[7] The film won an award at the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012. ^[8]

Plot

The film tells the story of Thagoi who answers to the spiritual calling and becomes a Maibi. This gives solace to the otherwise bitter, unforgettable past she experienced in her life.

Cast

• Huirem Seema as Thagoi
• Denny Likmabam as Lanchenba, Thagoi's love interest
• Lairenjam Olen as Ibomcha, Farmer from Seijang
• Leishangthem Tonthoi as Memthoi
• Wangkhem Lalitkumar as Thagoi's father
• Ayekpam Shanti as Thagoi's mother
• Mayengbam Akshaykumar as Psychiatrist
• Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi
• Angou as Achouba, Thagoi's brother
• Salam Manglembi as Thagoi's sister-in-law
• Y. Chaiba
• Rina Yengkhom as Maibi
• Samjetsabam Sonia as Baby Thagoi
• Thokchom Ibomcha as Ibomcha's friend
• Benu
• Rangilal Laishram
• Happy Rajen as Ibomcha's friend
• Tayenjam Mema as Maibi
• Laimayum Bolex as Thagoi's son

Soundtrack

Jeeten Khaidem composed the soundtrack for the film and Anand Bhushan and Jeeten Khaidem wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Waheina Phongdokpa Ngamdrabasu and Thawaigidi Thawai Oiba Nangni.

Accolades

Huirem Seema won the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award for her role in the film at 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012. ^[9] The award was given posthumously.

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result	Ref.
1st SSS MANIFA 2012	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Huirem Seema	Won	[10]
	Best Feature Film	Producer: M. Loyanganbi Chanu Director: Eepu	Nominated
	Best Direction	Eepu	Nominated
	Best Playback Singer - Female	Sarita Gazmer	Nominated
8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013	Best Supporting Actor	Lairenjam Olen	Won	[11]
	Best Supporting Actress	Leishangthem Tonthoi	Won
	Best Art Direction	Homen Rajkumar	Won

References

1. Gurumayam, William (3 March 2016). "Renowned Film Maker of Manipur Brutally Assaulted; Left for Death". Imphal Times.
2. Khan, M. Nawaz (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". Communication Today.
3. Dr. M. Nawaz Khan (30 June 2014). "Growth of Manipuri Digital Films". e-pao.net.
4. "Olen - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org.
5. Ngangbam, Amukhomba (4 July 2013). "Actor Olen : a much loved actor of the people". Manipurtimes.
6. Kongbam, Meghachandra (17 November 2018). "'Cinema is slowly dying in Manipur'". The Hindu .
7. Sobhapati Samom (15 September 2010). "Manipur filmstar Seema no more". Assam Tribune. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
8. "Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
9. "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
10. "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
11. "8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024.