Pandam Amada
| Pandam Amada | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Screenplay by | Santosh Laishram |
| Story by | Santosh Laishram |
| Produced by | Sarokons |
| Starring | Bonney Takhelmayum Archana Konsam |
| Cinematography | Dhana Luwang |
| Edited by | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Music by |
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Production company | Takhel Films |
| Distributed by | Takhel Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Pandam Amada (English: In Pursuit Of) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sarokons. It stars Bonney Takhelmayum and Archana Konsam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at MSFDS on 8 September 2019.[1] It was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020.[2] Pandam Amada was selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival.[3]
The film also got selections in the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai and Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020.[4][5] The movie was nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories.[6] It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[7]
Cast
- Bonney Takhelmayum as Malem
- Archana Konsam as Bembem
- Raju Nong as Malem's father
- Maya Choudhury as Yaiphabi, Malem's mother
- Ningthoujam Rina as Tombi, Nganba's mother
- Naoton H. as Nganba
- Sanu Thokchom as Lemba
- Heikrujam Kerish
- Sandip Pukhram
- Sagar Maibam
- Ghanashyam Khangembam
- Sorokhaibam Saratchandra
Soundtrack
Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Eikhoi Yambung wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Naken Tha and Exam Loire.
| Pandam Amada | |||||
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| Soundtrack album by Kenedy Khuman | |||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 9:41 | ||||
| Label | Takhel Films | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Naken Tha" | Eikhoi Yambung | Tony Aheibam | Kenedy Khuman | 05:25 |
| 2. | "Exam Loire" | Eikhoi Yambung | Tony Aheibam | Kenedy Khuman | 04:16 |
| Total length: | 9:41 | ||||
Accolades
Pandam Amada won many awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020, including the Best Feature Film Award.[8] At the 9th MANIFA 2020, the movie won four awards out of the 14 nominations. The award ceremonies for both were postponed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 | 9 April 2021 | Best Feature Film | Producer: Konsam Saroja Director: O. Gautam |
Won | [9] [10] |
| Best Director | Oinam Gautam Singh | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay (Original) | Santosh Laishram & Momocha Konthoujam | Won | |||
| Best Production Designer | Konjengbam Demba | Won | |||
| Best Audiography (Sound Designer) | Ph. Shananda Sharma | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Oinam Gautam Singh | Won | |||
| Best Make-Up | Poison (Kh. Debabrata) | Won | |||
| Best Background Score | R.K. Birendrajit & L. Karnajit | Won | |||
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Kenedy Khuman (Naken Tha) | Won | |||
| Best Choreography | John Irom | Won | |||
| Best Children's Film | O. Gautam Konsam Saroja |
Won | |||
| 9th MANIFA 2020 | 8 February 2021 | Best Audiography | P. Shananda Sharma | Won | [11] [12] |
| Best Background Score | R.K. Birendrajit & Karnajit Laishram | Won | |||
| Best Art Director | Irom John Meitei | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Dhana Luwang | Won | |||
| Best Feature Film | Producer: Konsam Saroja Director: O. Gautam |
Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Oinam Gautam Singh | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Santosh Laishram | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male | Raju Nong | Nominated | |||
| Best Lyricist | Eikhoi Yambung | Nominated | |||
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Kenedy Khuman | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Oinam Gautam Singh | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume | Saroja Konsam | Nominated | |||
| Best Story | Saroja Konsam | Nominated | |||
| Best Choreography | John Irom | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam". Mami Taibang.
- ^ "Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest". North East Now. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "O Goutam's Pandam Amada to have world premiere at DIIF". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 4 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". United News of India. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- ^ "Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film". Imphal Free Press. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Manipur state film awards announced". United News of India. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Highways of Life wins big at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced". e-pao.net.
- ^ "List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020". e-pao.net.
External links
- Pandam Amada at IMDb