Nongmatang Explained

Nongmatang
Director:Suvas E.
Producer:Ajit Yumnam
Brojen Yumnam
Starring:Kaiku Rajkumar
Abenao Elangbam
Prity Maibam (National Bravery Awardee)
Music:Gopi
A.K. Yangoi
Cinematography:Manithoi Asem
Nanda Ch.
Editing:Manithoi Asem
Dhake
Studio:Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol
Distributor:Skyline Pictures
Runtime:94 minutes
Country:India
Language:Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Nongmatang (English: Only One Day) is a 2014 Indian Meitei language film directed by Suvas E. and produced by Ajit Yumnam and Brojen Yumnam, under the banner of Cultural Society Khuman Maheikol and presented by Skyline Pictures. It stars Kaiku Rajkumar, Abenao Elangbam and Prity Maibam in the lead, with Binitia, Ashokumar, Geetchandra, Puinabati, Priya, Nando Sharma, Brojendrakumar, Somorendro and many others playing supporting roles. The story of the film was written by Ajit Yumnam. Nongmatang got selection at the 3rd Delhi International Film Festival 2014.[1]

Synopsis

The film narrates the story of a girl Mangaleima who stood second position in the HSLCE (High School Leaving Certificate Examination), Manipur. The film starts with Mangaleima explaining to media on how she became successful and was able to stand in the second position. She is supported well by her teachers and friends from school, Chinglen, Tampha and Thaja, particularly teacher Chinglen, who doesn't believe in the habit of students taking up private tuitions, which is increasingly becoming a fashion in the present-day Manipur.

Cast

Accolades

Nongmatang won many awards at the Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards 2015, including the Best Feature Film Award.[2] The movie also bagged 4 awards at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014.[3]

AwardCategoryWinner's nameResult
4th SSS MANIFA 2015Best Feature FilmDirector:
Suvas E.
Producers:
Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam
Best Actor in a Leading RoleKaiku Rajkumar
Best Actress in a Leading RolePrity Maibam
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleBinitia Devi
Best StoryAjit Yumnam
Best Costume DesignerGangarani
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014Best Children FilmDirector:
Suvas E.
Producers:
Ajit Yumnam & Brojen Yumnam
Best ScreenplayAjit Yumnam
Special Jury AwardPrity Maibam
Best Actor in a Leading Role - MaleRajkumar Kaiku Singh

Soundtrack

Gopi and A.K. Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ajit Yumnam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Taibang Meerol Amatta Tadringeido.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Nongmatang' for Delhi Film Fest | The Peoples Chronicle . Thepeopleschronicle.in . 2016-01-14.
  2. Web site: Waikhu gets lion's share in SSS MANIFA film award function . Ifp.co.in . 2016-01-14.
  3. Web site: 9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented. The People's Chronicle.