Toro (film)
Toro is a 2015 Manipur film written and directed by Kirmil Soraisam, produced by Jinatombi Soraisam and presented by Sanamatum.[1] The film features Soma Laishram as the titular protagonist, with Redy Yumnam, and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. Many actors like R.K. Hemabati, Ghanashyam, Dhanamanjuri, Surjit, Pakhangba, Mangal, Pamba Elangbam, Sorri Senjam, etc. and many more are playing supporting roles.
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Directed by | Kirmil Soraisam |
Produced by | Jinatombi Soraisam |
Written by | Kirmil Soraisam |
Starring | Redy Yumnam Bala Hijam Soma Laishram |
Music by | Bishow Chanambam Nanao Sagolmang |
Cinematography | Herojit Thongam Surjit Ningthoukhongjam(Guest) Ibomcha Irom(Guest) Arun Khongman(Guest) |
Production company | Mami Mahei Pictures |
Distributed by | Mami Mahei Pictures |
Release date | 9 April 2015 |
Country | India |
Language | Meitei |
Toro was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on 9 April 2015.[2] The film was screened in theatres of Manipur in September 2015. The film was screened at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar from 18 September 2015.
Cast
- Bala Hijam as Thoibi
- Redy Yumnam as Kimi
- Soma Laishram as Toro
- Surjit Saikhom
- Pakhangba
- R.K. Hemabati
- Ghanashyam
- Dhanamanjuri
- Mangal
- Pamba Elangbam
- Sorri Senjam
Synopsis
Toro is the story of Kimi (Redy) and Toro (Soma). Both of them were students at the Manipur University. Toro Takhellambam had no friends except her family, her mother and her little sister. Kimi Soraisam enters her life and they became best friends. Being so close to each other, Kimi and Toro would probably have fallen in love. However, they were too busy enjoying themselves being best buddies. And then Thoibi (Bala), the dazzling beauty came into their lives. For Toro, Thoibi was a third member of their friendship, however...[3]
Review
e-pao.net wrote, "Toro is a film of Romantic love triangle and will show you the best ever chemistry of Redy Yumnam and Bala Hijam. It is a well characterized film in which Kimi (Redy) is torn between Toro (Soma) and Thoibi (Bala) of their radically contrasting personalities." [4]
Soundtrack
Bishow Chanambam and Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film and Kirmil Soraisam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Lei Eigi Nungshiba Ama and Nangna Khangbidraba.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lei Eigi Nungshiba Ama" | Kirmil Soraisam | Bishow Chanambam | Bishow Chanambam, Surma Chanu | 07:19 |
2. | "Nangna Khangbidraba" | Kirmil Soraisam | Nanao Sagolmang | Pushparani Huidrom | 05:52 |
Total length: | 13:11 |
References
- "Toro : Releasing at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT)". Manipurtimes.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- "Manipur Times - Timeline Photos". Facebook. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- "MANIPURI FILM REVIEWS MARCH 2015 by KhonjelOrg". Issuu.com. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
- "Toro Film Release at BOAT 20150311". E-pao.net. Retrieved 6 January 2016.