Larei Lathup


Larei Lathup is a 2021 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam. It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society on 13 November 2021. It was the opening film at the Festival of Cinemas of Manipur 2022, a 15-day long multi-lingual film festival organised by MSFDS in April 2022.
Larei Lathup was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.

Cast

  • Silheiba Ningthoujam as Khoiraba
  • Ithoi Oinam as Leirang
  • Idhou as Elangbam Pheijao
  • Lilabati Chanam as Shija
  • Laishram Prakash as Shija's husband
  • Prem Sharma as Maiba
  • Lamnganbi Laishram

Soundtrack

AK Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ojitbabu Ningthoujam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Urure Phajaba Maithong.

Accolades

The film won 11 awards out of the 14 nominations at the 10th MANIFA 2022.
AwardCategoryWinner's nameResultRef.
14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentChandam Yaima Devi
Ojitbabu Ningthoujam 		Won
10th MANIFA 2022Best Feature FilmChandam Yaima Devi
Ojitbabu Ningthoujam 		Won
10th MANIFA 2022Best Actor in a Leading Role - MaleSilheiba NingthoujamWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best DirectionOjitbabu NingthoujamWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best StoryOjitbabu NingthoujamWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best AudiographyHei SanjitWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best CostumeGalif PaWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best Background ScoreNanao SagolmangWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best CinematographySanjoy ChingangbamWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best EditingHei SanjitWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best Actor in a Supporting Role - MaleChakpram Rameshchandra Won
10th MANIFA 2022Best Child ArtisteLamnganbi LaishramWon
10th MANIFA 2022Best Actor in a Leading Role - FemaleIthoi Oinam
10th MANIFA 2022Best ScreenplayOjitbabu Ningthoujam
10th MANIFA 2022Best Art DirectorHei Sanjit