Imoinu is a 2015 Manipuri film directed by Bijgupta Laishram and produced by Tarunkumar Heisnam, under the banner of Heisnam Brothers Films and presented by Shrabankumar. The film features Gokul Athokpam, Sonia Samjetsabam and Sonia Hijam in the lead roles. Imoinu was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal, on 30 October 2015.[1] The film was also screened at different theatres of Manipur, including Pratap Talkies, Imphal in January 2016, and it was well received by the audiences.
| Imoinu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Screenplay by | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Story by | Bijgupta Laishram |
| Produced by | Tarunkumar Heisnam |
| Starring | Gokul Athokpam Denny Likmabam Thingom Pritam Sonia Samjetsabam Sonia Hijam Prameshwori Maya Choudhury |
| Cinematography | Surjitkanta N. |
| Edited by | Surjitkanta N. |
| Music by | Ranbir Thouna |
Production company | Heisnam Brothers Films |
| Distributed by | Heisnam Brothers Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
A sequel to the film Imoinu 2 was released on 20 October 2022.[2]
Plot
editTemba has three sons, Achouba, Yaima and Tondonba. Achouba is a noted nat-sankirtan singer. His wife Leimarembi is a dutiful wife, whose manners and discipline impress his father-in-law Temba. Yaima is an engineer and his wife Phajabi is a complete contrast of Leimarembi. Temba’s youngest son Tondonba is a bachelor who is searching for jobs, and is in relationship with Thaballei. Thaballei doesn’t consider their relationship seriously and develops relations with Nongdamba. Bembem, who has just passed matriculation, is not happy with her sister Thaballei’s treatment to Tondonba. Tondonba, on the other hand, begins to fall in love with Bembem for her simple nature. Bembem also starts loving Tondonba. At this time, Thaballei learned that Nongdamba is already married. So, she tries to get close to Tondonba, but when she only realised that Tondonba and Bembem are already in love with each other, she tries her best to reach their destiny.
Cast
edit- Gokul Athokpam as Tondonba
- Denny Likmabam as Achouba
- Thingom Pritam as Yaima
- Sonia Samjetsabam as Bembem
- Sonia Hijam as Thaballei
- Prameshwori as Phajabi
- Maya Choudhury as Leimarembi
- Takhellambam Lokendra as Ibohal
- R.K. Sanajaoba as Temba
- Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Thaballei's Mother
- Philem Puneshori as Bembem's Mother
- Moirangthem Sunil Myboy as Nongdamba
Accolades
edit| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 | Best Make-Up | Poison | Won |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | R. K. Sanajaoba | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female | Sonia Samjetsabam | Nominated | |
| Best Costume Designer | Galif Pa | Nominated | |
| 10th Manipur State Film Awards 2016[3][4] | Best Costume Design | Galif Pa | Won |
Soundtrack
editRanbir Thouna and Sorri Senjam composed the soundtrack for the film and Bijgupta Laishram wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Kuphet Kaphet Nganba Tandangi[5] and Leisha Mapung Phadringei.
| Imoinu | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Sorri Senjam Chitra Pangabam Pushparani Huidrom | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 11:13 |
| Label | Heisnam Brothers Films |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kuphet Kaphet Nganba Tandangi" | Bijgupta Laishram | Sorri Senjam | Sorri Senjam, Chitra Pangabam | 06:10 |
| 2. | "Leisha Mapung Phadringei" | Bijgupta Laishram | Ranbir Thouna | Pushparani Huidrom | 05:03 |
| Total length: | 11:13 | ||||
References
edit- ^ "IMOINU". Kumhei.
- ^ "Imoinu 2 (2022) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date". in.bookmyshow.com. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- ^ "Manipur State Film Awards presented". The Assam Tribune.
- ^ "Imoinu (2015) Nominations & Awards". KLMDb.
- ^ "Tantha - HB Film Production Shrabankumar Presents"IMOINU"" – via Facebook.