Eigi Kona Explained

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]

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Accolades

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]

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
67th National Film AwardsBest Feature Film in ManipuriProducer:
Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions
Directors:
Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020Special Jury MentionProducer:
Dr. K. Sushila Leima
Directors:
Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam
Best Child ArtistSinam Shaolin
Best Costume DesignA. Ragini & W. Chandrima
Special Jury MentionYendrenbam Manitomba (Art Direction)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eigi Kona. my.iffigoa.org.
  2. Web site: Manipuri Films Eigi Kona, Highways of Life Part of IFFI's Indian Panorama lineup. December 25, 2020. 20 February 2021.
  3. Web site: 2 Manipuri films also selected for Indian Panaroma section of event | Imphal News - Times of India. K Sarojkumar . Sharma. The Times of India. 21 December 2020. 20 February 2021.
  4. Web site: Manipur film journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri feature film award. nenow.in.
  5. Web site: Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020. Sobhapati. Samom. December 20, 2020. 20 February 2021. Hindustan Times.
  6. Web site: 'Bridge', 'Eigi Kona', 'Highways of Life' get entry to Indian Panorama. e-pao.net.
  7. Web site: 67th National Film Awards: Complete List. The Hindu.
  8. Web site: Stallone My Pony: OIFFA 2021. www.goelevent.com.
  9. Web site: Eigi Kona - The Sangai Express. The Sangai Express.
  10. Web site: ‘Eigi Kona’ receives Rajat Kamal for best regional Manipuri feature film. Imphal Free Press.
  11. Web site: 52nd IFFI to celebrate India@75 by showcasing the glory of Indian Cinema. indiaeducationdiary.in.
  12. Web site: 67th National Film Awards Live Updates: Here's the list of winners. www.news18.com.
  13. Web site: Manipur State Film Awards announced: Documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big. nenow.in.
  14. Web site: 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result. e-pao.net.