Eikhoi Pabunggi
Eikhoi Pabunggi (English: Of Our Father) is a 2016 Manipuri film directed by Hemanta Khuman, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Bigyani Hidangmayum and Bachan Chongtham. The film features Danny Likmabam, Leishangthem Tonthoi, Bala Hijam, Eshita Yengkhom, Biju Ningombam, Ethoi Oinam, Suraj Sharma Laimayum, Pilot and Mukabala (Loya) in the lead roles. Edhou and Sorojini are cast in the film as supporting roles. The film was released on 17 September 2016 at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal.[1] It was also released at Delhi University Conference Centre, North Campus, University of Delhi, New Delhi, on 1 October 2016.[2]
| Eikhoi Pabunggi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Hemanta Khuman |
| Produced by | Bigyani Hidangmayum Bachan Chongtham |
| Written by | Binoranjan Oinam |
| Starring | Danny Likmabam Bala Hijam Leishangthem Tonthoi Biju Ningombam Eshita Yengkhom Ethoi Oinam Suraj Sharma Laimayum Pilot Mukabala |
| Music by | Rahul Blue Boi Malangba |
| Cinematography | Mohon Kangla |
| Edited by | Biju |
Production company | Nilahari Films |
| Distributed by | SH360 Pictures |
Release date | 17 September 2016 |
Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei |
Cast
- Bala Hijam as Huidrom Engellei Chanu
- Danny Likmabam as Sanatombi's husband
- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Sanatombi
- Eshita Yengkhom
- Biju Ningombam
- Ethoi Oinam
- Suraj Sharma Laimayum
- Mukabala (Loya)
- Pilot (Prince) as Tondang
- Edhou
- Sorojini
- Surjit Saikhom
Production
This film is the second production of Nilahari Films after critically acclaimed Eidee Kadaida (Where Am I). It is presented by Father Mother.
Soundtrack
Rahul Blue and Boi Malangba composed the soundtrack for the film and Abung Wai and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu), Mikup Khuding Khalli Eina and Khubak Khunam. Upon the official release of the video song Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu) in digital platforms on 2 December 2015, many used to comment that the song picturisation was a copy from Gerua song for the Bollywood movie Dilwale, but the director of the film Hemanta Khuman denied saying that the song, and consequently the film starting shooting prior to the Bollywood movie.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Choirabi (Laklo Eigi Pamuba Nangbu)" | Abung Wai | Rahul Blue and Boi Malangba | Linda, Sorri Senjam, Sushmita Mangshatabam, Bitan Chongtham, Chitra Pangabam, Yumnam Suren, Pushparani Huidrom | 05:24 |
| 2. | "Khubak Khunam" | Abung Wai | Rahul Blue and Boi Malangba | Raj Elangbam | 04:44 |
| 3. | "Mikup Khuding Khalli Eina" | Binoranjan Oinam | Rahul Blue and Boi Malangba | Pushparani Huidrom & Johnson Aboi | 04:44 |
| Total length: | 14:52 | ||||