Langlen Thadoi
| Langlen Thadoi | |
|---|---|
 A scene from the film | |
| Directed by | M.A. Singh |
| Written by | Khaidem Pramodini |
| Produced by | Khaidem Sakhi Devi |
| Starring | Wangkheirakpam Chandrasakhi Kongbrailatpam Tejmani Moirangthem Lalit |
| Cinematography | Sooresh Patel |
| Edited by | M.A. Singh |
| Music by | Sagolsem Tijendra Audiography: Subash |
Production company | Kay Pee Films International |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Langlen Thadoi is a 1984 Manipuri film directed by M.A. Singh (Maibam Amuthoi Singh)[1] and produced by Khaidem Sakhi Devi for Kay Pee Films International.[2][3] It is the first Manipuri full-length colour film and also the first Manipuri film to be produced by a woman.[4][5][6]
Synopsis
The film is based on women empowerment. Thadoi acts as a central figure in catalysing women of her locality to take up jobs and get employed through skill development, through the institution of Mahila Mandal in their area. Thadoi continues to empower more women when she moves to Karang, aided by Nongyai.
Cast
- Wangkheirakpam Chandrasakhi as Thadoi
- Kongbrailatpam Tejmani as Nongyai
- Moirangthem Lalit as Kokngang
- Ibeyaima as Leihao, Thadoi's aunt
- Koireng as Pradhan
- Tamphamani as Ibechaobi
- Ibocha as Kokngang's elder brother
- Radharani as Nongyai's mother
- Sanahanbi as Pradhan's daughter-in-law
- Deben as Doctor
- Birmani as B.D.O.
- Ibomcha as E.O.
- Jaichandra as Instructor
- Ravindra Sharma (Special appearance)
Soundtrack
Sagolsem Tijendra composed the soundtrack and Wangkheirakpam Chandrasakhi and Sagolsem Tijendra are the playback singers.[7] The movie has five songs. The songs are titled Poirei Leibak Kangleipak, Ho Thaba Ho Sajik, Eidi Laija Phangdraba Leipaalni, Palem Nangbu Nungsibi and Pomlaga Loktak Laija Irelthak.
Accolades
Khaidem Pramodini won the Best Art Direction award for the film at the 1st Manipur State Film Festival.
References
- ^ Bobby Wahengbam. "Maibam Amuthoi – M A Singh, A Doyen Of Manipuri Cinema". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Langlen Thadoi (MA Singh) - Info View". indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Filmmaker MA Singh no more". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Celebrating Fifty Years of Manipuri Cinema". blog.mygov.in. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Langlen Thadoi on Moviebuff.com". www.moviebuff.com. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ "Manipur's film heritage preservation finally comes in focus, some already lost". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ^ Rajkumar Sanatomba Singh. "50 years of Manipuri Cinema 1972-2022". www.esamskriti.com. Retrieved 2 May 2022.