Thasi Thanou Explained

Thasi Thanou
Director:	Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu)
Screenplay:	Eepu
Story:	Dr. Jayanta
Producer:	M. Loyanganbi Chanu
Starring:	Huirem Seema Denny Likmabam Lairenjam Olen Leishangthem Tonthoi
Cinematography:	L. Rajesh
Editing:	Henry Salam
Music:	Jeeten Khaidem Background score: Sh. Shubash Sharma and A. Surmani Sharma
Studio:	Eeraba Pictures
Distributor:	Eeraba Pictures
Runtime:	129 minutes
Country:	India
Language:	Meiteilon (Manipuri)

Thasi Thanou is a 2010 Manipuri film written by Dr. Jayanta and directed by Mayanglangbam Raghumani (Eepu).^{[1] [2]} The film is produced by M. Loyanganbi Chanu under the banner of Eeraba Pictures.^[3] It stars Huirem Seema, Denny Likmabam, Lairenjam Olen and Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead roles.^{[4] [5]} The movie was released at Friends Talkies, Imphal in 2010.^[6] The DVDs of Thasi Thanou were released post Seema's demise in September 2011.^[7] The film won an award at the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.^[8]

Plot

The film tells the story of Thagoi who answers to the spiritual calling and becomes a Maibi. This gives solace to the otherwise bitter, unforgettable past she experienced in her life.

Cast

• Huirem Seema as Thagoi
• Denny Likmabam as Lanchenba, Thagoi's love interest
• Lairenjam Olen as Ibomcha, Farmer from Seijang
• Leishangthem Tonthoi as Memthoi
• Wangkhem Lalitkumar as Thagoi's father
• Ayekpam Shanti as Thagoi's mother
• Akshaykumar as Psychiatrist
• Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi
• Angou as Achouba, Thagoi's brother
• Manglembi as Thagoi's sister-in-law
• Y. Chaiba
• Reena as Maibi
• Samjetsabam Sonia as Baby Thagoi
• Thokchom Ibomcha as Ibomcha's friend
• Benu
• Rangilal
• Happy Rajen as Ibomcha's friend
• Tayenjam Mema as Maibi
• Laimayum Bolex as Thagoi's son

Soundtrack

Jeeten Khaidem composed the soundtrack for the film and Anand Bhushan and Jeeten Khaidem wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Waheina Phongdokpa Ngamdrabasu and Thawaigidi Thawai Oiba Nangni.

Accolades

Huirem Seema won the Best Actress in a Leading Role Award for her role in the film at 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.^[9] The award was given posthumously.

Award	Category	Winner's name	Result
1st SSS MANIFA 2012	Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female	Huirem Seema		^[10]
	Best Feature Film	Producer: M. Loyanganbi Chanu Director: Eepu
	Best Direction	Eepu
	Best Playback Singer - Female	Sarita Gazmer
8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013	Best Supporting Actor	Lairenjam Olen		^[11]
	Best Supporting Actress	Leishangthem Tonthoi
	Best Art Direction	Homen Rajkumar

Notes and References

1. Web site: Renowned Film Maker of Manipur Brutally Assaulted; Left for Death. William. Gurumayam. 3 March 2016. Imphal Times.
2. Web site: Growth of Manipuri Digital Films. 30 June 2014. Communication Today. M. Nawaz. Khan.
3. Web site: Growth of Manipuri Digital Films. Dr. M. Nawaz Khan. e-pao.net.
4. Web site: Olen - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel. e-pao.org.
5. Web site: Actor Olen : a much loved actor of the people. Manipurtimes. 4 July 2013. Ngangbam. Amukhomba.
6. Web site: ‘Cinema is slowly dying in Manipur’. The Hindu. 17 November 2018. Kongbam. Meghachandra.
7. Web site: Manipur filmstar Seema no more. Sobhapati Samom. 25 September 2024. Assam Tribune.
8. Web site: Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced. 25 September 2024. kanglaonline.com.
9. Web site: Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced. 25 September 2024. e-pao.net.
10. Web site: Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards. 25 September 2024. e-pao.net.
11. Web site: 8th Manipur State Film Festival 2013 Awards :: December 24, 2013. 2 October 2024. e-pao.net.