| Aronba Wari | |
| Director: | OC Meira |
| Producer: | Rajkumari Nalini Devi |
| Screenplay: | Manaobi MM |
| Story: | Sarungbam Binodini Devi |
| Starring: | Shilheiba Ningthoujam Suraj Ngashepam Bala Hijam Sushmita Mangsatabam |
| Music: | Nanao Sagolmang |
| Cinematography: | Sanjit XL |
| Editing: | Sanjit XL |
| Studio: | Seuti Films |
| Distributor: | Seuti Films |
| Runtime: | 138 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Aronba Wari (English: Secret Story) is a 2020 Indian Meitei language film directed by OC Meira and produced by Rajkumari Nalini Devi, under the banner of Seuti Films.[1] [2] It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam, Suraj Ngashepam, Bala Hijam and Sushmita Mangsatabam in the lead roles. The movie is based on Sarungbam Binodini Devi's novel Minoktugi Marumda. It was initially slated to be released on 21 March 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The film was premiered on 11 October 2020 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.[4]
Aronba Wari had its regular theatrical run at Friends Talkies, Paona Bazar in March 2021.
Nanao Sagolmang composed the songs for the movie and Manaobi MM wrote the lyrics. The film has four songs and the video song copyrights for YouTube release were procured by Mami Taibang.[5] [6] [7]
The film won three awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.[8] [9]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Music Direction (Song) | Nanao Sagolmang | |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Arbin Soibam | ||
| Best Female Playback Singer | R.K. Nalini Devi |