Tomthin Shija


Tomthin Shija is a 2017 Manipuri film directed by Bobby Haobam, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Geeta Konsam. The film features Maya Choudhury and Amar Mayanglambam in the titular roles. It was released on 23 September 2017 at MSFDS, Palace Compound, Imphal and Indrani Hall, Kakching. The movie was also premiered at Hindu College Auditorium, North Campus, University of Delhi, on 14 October 2017.

Cast

  • Maya Choudhury as Dr. Ayingbi Shija, Tomthin's Mother
  • Amar Mayanglambam as Tomthin Rajkumar
  • Soma Laishram as Tomba
  • Raju Nong as Tomthin's Father
  • Idhou as Tomthin's Grandfather
  • Elangbam Indu as Tomthin's Grandmother
  • Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Maibi
  • Sweety Wahengbam as Thadoi
  • Gurumayum Bonny as Fisherman
  • Leishangthem Tonthoi as Fisherman's Wife

    Accolades

Tomthin Shija won Best Cinematography and Best Costume Designer awards at the 7th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards 2018. At the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018, Chakpram Rameshchandra won the Best Supporting Actor - Male and Biju Kshetri was conferred the Best Special Effect Award.
AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
7th SSS MANIFA 2018Best CinematographySanjoy ChingangbamWon
7th SSS MANIFA 2018Best Costume DesignerKaran Thokchom & Mantri MeiteiWon
7th SSS MANIFA 2018Best Make-Up Top
11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018Best Supporting Actor - MaleChakpram Rameshchandra Won
11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018Best Special EffectBiju KshetriWon

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Nangdi Thajani and Waroude.