Nongmatang


Nongmatang is a 2014 Manipuri film directed by Suvas E. and produced by Ajit Yumnam and Brojen Yumnam, under the banner of Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol and presented by Skyline Pictures. It stars Kaiku Rajkumar, Abenao Elangbam and Prity Maibam in the lead, with the supporting cast including Binitia, Ashokumar, Geetchandra, Puinabati, Priya, Nando Sharma, Brojendrakumar, and Somorendro. Ajit Yumnam wrote the screenplay. Nongmatang got selection at the 3rd Delhi International Film Festival 2014.

Synopsis

The film narrates the story of a girl Mangaleima who stood second position in the HSLCE, Manipur. The film starts with Mangaleima explaining to media on how she became successful and was able to stand in the second position. She is supported well by her teachers and friends from school, Chinglen, Tampha and Thaja, particularly teacher Chinglen, who doesn't believe in the habit of students taking up private tuitions, which is increasingly becoming a fashion in the present-day Manipur.

Cast

  • Kaiku Rajkumar as Sir Chinglen
  • Abenao Elangbam as Madam Tampha
  • Prity Maibam as Mangaleima
  • Binitia Devi as Thaja
  • Ashokumar Chongtham as Khuman Maheikol's Principal
  • Gitchandra Chongtham as Thaja's Father
  • Puinabati
  • Priya
  • Nando Sharma
  • Brojendrakumar
  • Somorendro

    Accolades

Nongmatang won the Best Feature Film Award at the Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards 2015, including the Best Feature Film Award and four awards at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014.
AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
4th SSS MANIFA 2015Best Feature FilmDirector:
Suvas E.
Producers:
Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam
Won
4th SSS MANIFA 2015Best Actor in a Leading RoleKaiku RajkumarWon
4th SSS MANIFA 2015Best Actress in a Leading RolePrity MaibamWon
4th SSS MANIFA 2015Best Actress in a Supporting RoleBinitia DeviWon
4th SSS MANIFA 2015Best StoryAjit YumnamWon
4th SSS MANIFA 2015Best Costume DesignerGangaraniWon
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014Best Children FilmDirector:
Suvas E.
Producers:
Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam
Won
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014Best ScreenplayAjit YumnamWon
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014Special Jury AwardPrity MaibamWon
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014Best Actor in a Leading Role - MaleRajkumar Kaiku SinghWon

Soundtrack

Gopi and A.K. Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ajit Yumnam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Taibang Meerol Amatta Tadringeido.