| Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | |
| Director: | Khoibam Homeshwori |
| Producer: | Chingsubam Khumanleima |
| Starring: | Gokul Athokpam Gurumayum Bonny Abenao Elangbam Soma Laishram Luwangthoibi Chanu |
| Music: | Nongmaithem Ibomcha Nanao Sagolmang |
| Cinematography: | Regan Kh. |
| Editing: | Regan Kh. |
| Studio: | Luwang Films |
| Distributor: | Luwang Films |
| Runtime: | 147 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai (English: Partly Mother, Half Child) is a 2021 Manipuri film directed by Khoibam Homeshwori and produced by Chingsubam Khumanleima for Luwang Films. It stars Gokul Athokpam, Gurumayum Bonny, Abenao Elangbam, Soma Laishram and Luwangthoibi Chanu. The movie was released on 7 November 2021 at Manipur State Film Development Society in the Palace Compound, Imphal, with MP and titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba attending as the chief guest.[1] It was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, which was organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.[2] [3] [4] [5]
Nongmaithem Ibomcha and Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film. The lyrics were written by Biramangol Mekola and Rajmani Ayekpam. The two songs in the movie are "Nungshi Nungol Houna Tha" and "Ichadi Chaore".
| Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai | |
| Type: | Soundtrack |
| Artist: | Nongmaithem Ibomcha, Pushparani Huidrom, Gaganpriya Kabrambam |
| Released: | 25 June 2021 |
| Genre: | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label: | Luwang Films |
| Producer: | Chingsubam Khumanleima |
Writing for The Sangai Express, Rajmani Ayekpam opined that "Ima Machet Icha Tangkhai, one of the few films after pandemic is worth mentioning because of both its aesthetic value and entertainment spices."[6]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022 | Best Child Artist | Luwangthoibi Chanu | [7] [8] | |
| 10th MANIFA 2022 | Best Supporting Actor - Female | Soma Laishram | [9] [10] [11] | |
| Best Choreography | Thiyam Menaka | |||
| Best Lyricist | Biramangol Mekola for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" | |||
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Nongmaithem Ibomcha for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" | |||
| Best Playback Singer - Female | Pushparani Huidrom for the song "Nungsi Nungol Houna Tha" | |||
| Best Supporting Actor - Male | Gurumayum Bonny |