| Eigi Kona | |
| Director: | Bobby Wahengbam Maipaksana Haorongbam |
| Producer: | Dr. K. Sushila Leima |
| Screenplay: | Maipaksana Haorongbam |
| Story: | Maipaksana Haorongbam |
| Starring: | Sinam Shaolin Prafullo Chandra Ayekpam Shanti Leishangthem Tonthoi Romesh Elangbam |
| Music: | R.K. Birendrajit |
| Cinematography: | Irom Maipak |
| Editing: | Rajkumar Lalmani |
| Studio: | Luwang Apokpa Mamikol |
| Distributor: | Luwang Apokpa Mamikol |
| Runtime: | 90 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Eigi Kona (English: Stallone, My Pony) is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by Bobby Wahengbam and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Leima, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions.[1] [2] The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in 2019.[3] [4] Eigi Kona was selected for Indian Panorama of the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2020.[5] [6] The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.[7]
Eigi Kona got official selections at the Indica Film Utsav 2020, 4th Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards (OIFFA) 2021 and Thrissur International Film Festival 2021.[8] [9] [10]
The film was also screened at the 52nd International Film Festival of India 2021 under the section India@75. It was organized as a part of the ongoing celebrations to commemorate 75 years of India's independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and 18 films were selected under the section.[11]
Thawai, a young boy, loves to play polo riding Stallone, a Manipuri pony. Stallone is descendant of the horse his famous polo pony his grandfather rode, but the family have fallen on hard times. When Thawai's father is forced to sell Stallone to alleviate their poverty, Thawai becomes sick with pangs of separation from the horse. Finding Thawai's suffering unbearable, his friends and family, including his coach and mentor try to get Stallone back. The owner, who was once a great polo player, finally hands over the pony to Thawai for the love of the game.
The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.[12] The citation for the National Award reads, "A thrilling film revealing the present plight and conditions of polo players and ponies in their place of origin."
Sinam Shaolin who plays the role of Thawai won the Best Child Artist award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[13] [14]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67th National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Manipuri | Producer: Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions Directors: Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam | |
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | Special Jury Mention | Producer: Dr. K. Sushila Leima Directors: Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam | |
| Best Child Artist | Sinam Shaolin | ||
| Best Costume Design | A. Ragini & W. Chandrima | ||
| Special Jury Mention | Yendrenbam Manitomba (Art Direction) |