Inamma Explained

Inamma
Director:Homeshwori
Producer:Takhellambam Chandrakumar
Screenplay:Ranjit Ningthouja
Story:Ranjit Ningthouja
Starring:Bala Hijam
Gokul Athokpam
Gurumayum Bonny
Devita Urikhinbam
Shilheiba Ningthoujam
Biju Ningombam
Music:Nanao Sagolmang
Cinematography:Sanjit XL
Editing:Sanjit XL
Studio:Home Films
Distributor:Home Films
Runtime:153 minutes
Country:India
Language:Meitei (officially called Manipuri)

Inamma (English: Elder Sister-In-Law) is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by Homeshwori and produced by Takhellambam Chandrakumar, under the banner of Home Films.[1] [2] The movie stars Bala Hijam in the title role.[3] [4] The other leading actors in the movie are Gokul Athokpam, Gurumayum Bonny, Devita Urikhinbam, Shilheiba Ningthoujam and Biju Ningombam.[5] It was premiered at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal on 14 September 2019.[6]

The film is based on the Shumang Kumhei of the same title. In Shumang Kumhei, there is a sequel titled Mama (Inamma 2). But the stories of both the Shumang Kumheis are put together in the single movie.

Plot

Arubi often plots against her Inamma, Memtombi, for no good reason. Chingkheinganba is aware but never acts against his sister for the sake of maintaining peace in the family. When one of Arubi's plan against Memtombi fails miserably and her brother gets to face the consequences, she elopes with her boyfriend Ngahakchao. When Bem (Ngahakchao's sister) treats her Inamma, Arubi with care and respect, Arubi is filled with regret and remorse for her acts done to her Inamma. She begs for forgiveness.

Unfortunately, Memtombi dies while giving birth to her first child. To make up for the loss, Arubi plans to marry Bem to her brother. This creates a tension among the lovebirds Bem and Nongyai, the latter also happens to be Memtombi's younger brother. When Chingkheinganba discovers this, he foils Arubi's plan.

Cast

Accolades

Inamma won two awards out of 6 nominations at the 9th MANIFA 2020 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.[7] [8]

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
9th MANIFA 2020Best Actor in a Leading Role - FemaleBala Hijam
Best Actor in a Leading Role - MaleGokul Athokpam
Best Feature FilmDirector:
Homeshwori
Producer:
Takhellambam Chandrakumar
Best CostumeGalif Pa
Best Art DirectorHei Sanjit
Best ChoreographyBabycha Salam

Soundtrack

Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film and Rajmani Ayekpam and Ranjit Ningthouja wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Leinana Yomlibi and Nungshikhreda.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Inamma :: Behind the Scenes - Part 1. e-pao.org.
  2. Web site: Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held. e-pao.net. TSE News. 8 February 2021. 31 May 2021.
  3. Web site: Inamma :: Behind the Scenes - Part 2. e-pao.org.
  4. Web site: 9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced. e-pao.net.
  5. Web site: 9th MANIFA winner: 'Eikhoisibu Kanano’ wins Best Manipuri Feature Film award. Inside Chronicle Digital. Desk. 12 July 2020. 3 April 2021. 29 October 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029170816/https://insidechronicle.com/entertainment/9th-manifa-winner-eikhoisibu-kanano-wins-best-manipuri-feature-film-award/. dead.
  6. Web site: List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020. e-pao.net.
  7. Web site: Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020. www.thesangaiexpress.com.
  8. Web site: Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held at Kakching. The Sangai Express.