Aliyah (2018 film)

Aliyah is a 2018 Manipur film directed by Yoimayai Mongsaba, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Reshi Thokchom.[1] The film features Artina Thoudam in the titular role and Gurumayum Bonny in the lead roles.[2] The film was released on 19 August 2018 at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Palace Compound, Imphal.[3][4] It is a romantic film about a Hindu guy Leishabi and a Muslim lady Aliyah, where religion happens to be the main reason for their relationship to fall apart.

Aliyah
Theatrical release poster
Directed byYoimayai Mongsaba
Produced byReshi Thokchom
Written byBinoranjan Oinam
StarringGurumayum Bonny
Artina Thoudam
Music byTony Aheibam
Jeetenkumar Naorem
CinematographyMohon Kangla
Ibomcha Irom (Song Videography)
Edited byYoimayai Mongsaba
Production
company
Evening Star Films
Distributed byD.I.S. Construction Material Pvt. Limited
Release date
19 August 2018
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei

Cast
  • Artina Thoudam as Aliyah
  • Gurumayum Bonny as Leishabi
  • Idhou as Hanif's Father
  • Surjit Saikhom as Hanif
  • Tayenjam Mema as Leishabi's Mother
  • Dhanamanjuri as Aliyah's Mother
  • Bila Ngathem as Nafisa, Aliyah's friend
  • Sanatomba as Aliyah's Uncle-in-law
  • Joyvidya as Moneylender

Awards

Aliyah won Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female and Best Story awards at the 8th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2019, with several nominations in different categories and Best Editing State film awards 2019.[4]

Award Category Winner's name Result
8th SSS MANIFA 2019 Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female Artina Thoudam Won
Best Story Binoranjan Oinam Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female Dhanamanjuri Nominated
Best Costume Galif Pa Nominated
Best Make-Up Sanathoi Waheng Nominated
Best Screenplay Binoranjan Oinam Nominated

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam and Jeetenkumar Naorem composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Marou Leibi and Leihoure.[5][6] The song Marou Leibi was initially composed by Tony Aheibam, but was re-composed by Jeetenkumar Naorem due to the ban by Film Forum Manipur with the claim that the tune is similar to classical song tunes of other language.

Aliyah
Soundtrack album by
Rahul Sharma, Pushparani Huidrom, Dipu Khunung, Arbin Soibam
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length10:48
LabelEvening Star Films
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Marou Leibi"Binoranjan OinamJeetenkumar NaoremRahul Sharma, Pushparani Huidrom, Dipu Khunung05:01
2."Leihoure"Binoranjan OinamTony AheibamArbin Soibam05:47
Total length:10:48

References
  1. "Aliyah". Retrieved 3 November 2019 – via www.imdb.com.
  2. "Scenes from Aliyah - a manipuri digital film :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  3. "Aliyah - a Manipuri feature film". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  4. "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  5. "Marou Leibi || Bonny & Artina || ALIYAH Movie Official Song Release 2018". Retrieved 3 November 2019 – via www.youtube.com.
  6. "Leihoure || Bonny & Artina || Arbin Soibam || Aliyah Movie Song Official Release 2018". Retrieved 3 November 2019 – via www.youtube.com.
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