Amukta Ani
Amukta Ani (English: Two In One) is a 2014 Meitei film directed by Romi Meitei and produced by Jenny Khurai. It stars Bala Hijam, Roshan Pheiroijam and Sushmita Mangsatabam in the lead, with Ethoi Oinam, Gurumayum Priyogopal, Khonykar Khuraijam, Dhanamanjuri and Modhubala portraying supporting roles. The story of the film was written by Laishram Santosh and Thoi, and screenplay by Romi Meitei and Laishram Santosh. Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack and Romi Meitei wrote the lyrics.
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Directed by | Romi Meitei |
Produced by | Jenny Khurai |
Screenplay by | Laishram Santosh & Romi Meitei |
Story by | Laishram Santosh & Thoi |
Starring | Bala Hijam Roshan Pheiroijam Sushmita Mangsatabam |
Music by | Sorri Senjam |
Cinematography | Radhamohon |
Edited by | Johnny |
Production company | Ima Sana Chingjroibi Films |
Distributed by | Ima Sana Chingjroibi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 163 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Meitei |
The film was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on 11 October 2014 with a red carpet event hosted by WOL Media named as 'Khongul'.[1]
Cast
- Bala Hijam as Thoibi
- Roshan Pheiroijam as Mangal
- Sushmita Mangsatabam as Langlen
- Ethoi Oinam as Laisana
- Priyogopal as Thoibi's Father
- Dhanamanjuri as Thoibi's Mother
- Khonykar Khuraijam as Mangal's Father
- Modhubala as Mangal's Mother
Plot
The movie is about a boy trying to earn a girl's love at all cost. Mangal (Roshan) is a spoilt child. Both Mangal (Roshan) and Thoibi (Bala) are studying in the same school. Mangal meets Thoibi when he is fighting with the gatekeeper of the school. Since then, he follows her everywhere (including tuition centres) and keeps stalking her. He even follows her to Delhi. It is a love triangle film, where Langlen (Sushmita) comes in between Thoibi and Mangal, and the film shows how Thoibi takes all the responsibilities of misclosings and misunderstandings in the love triangle.[2] The film also shows the contrasting personalities between Thoibi and Langlen.
Production
This movie is the third production of Ima Sana Chingjroibi Films, after producing Kamala-Gokul starrer Mamado Leishabido Angaobido and Shumang Leela remake of Pizza Hiktharaba Samji: Pizza. The shooting of the film was done in Manipur and New Delhi.
Reviews
khonjel.org wrote,"Amukta Ani tries to show the dutiful Bala with a big heart, big enough to sacrifice her love. All the characters are presented in an extreme way. The movie begins to fall when it comes into climax. I think it is because of the extreme characters."[2]
Soundtrack
Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the film and Romi Meitei wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled "Mensinba Ngamdraba" and "Musi Musi Ngalliba".
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Soundtrack album by Sorri Senjam, Sushmita Mangsatabam | |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 12:37 |
Label | Ima Sana Chingjroibi Films |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Mensinba Ngamdraba" | Romi Meitei | Sorri Senjam | Sorri Senjam | 07:20 |
2. | "Musi Musi Ngalliba" | Romi Meitei | Sorri Senjam | Sushmita Mangsatabam | 05:17 |
Total length: | 12:37 |
References
- "2nd Red carpet event and premier of Amukta Ani at BOAT 20140906". E-pao.net. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- "MANIPURI FILM REVIEWS MARCH 2015 by KhonjelOrg". Issuu.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.