| Saklon Amada | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | L. Surjakanta |
| Screenplay by | Gunindro Khangembam |
| Story by | G.A. John Sharma |
| Produced by | G.A. John Sharma |
| Starring | Kaiku Rajkumar Maya Choudhury Thingom Pritam Daisy Kh. |
| Cinematography | G.A. John Sharma |
| Edited by | Rojit Chongtham |
| Music by | Kiran Koijam |
Production company | N.S. Films |
| Distributed by | N.S. Films |
Release date | February 2010 |
Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Saklon Amada is a 2010 Indian Meitei language film directed by L. Surjakanta and produced by Guruaribam John Sharma.[1][2] The movie is a production of Narayan Sharma Films (N.S. Films).[3] Produced with a vision of women empowerment, the film stars Kaiku Rajkumar, Maya Choudhury, Thingom Pritam and Daisy Kh. in the lead roles.[4] The movie was premiered at Shankar Talkies, Lamphel in February 2010. It was later released at Pratap Talkies, Paona Bazar and many other theatres of Manipur.
The film bagged the Best Feature Film Award at the 1st MANIFA 2012 organised by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching.[5]
Synopsis
The film narrates the story of Memthoi who faces continuous harassments from her immoral husband and her mother-in-law. She returns to her parental home and raises her daughter there. Ningthem stands strongly for Memthoi and constantly insist her to start a new life together. She has a soft corner for Ningthem but does not yield to his insistence.
Cast
- Kaiku Rajkumar as Ningthem
- Maya Choudhury as Memthoi
- Thingom Pritam as Nongmaithem Thouba
- Daisy Kh. as Ningthoujam Thadoi
- R.K. Jnaranjan as Ibohal
- R.K. Hemabati as Ningthem's mother
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Nongmaithem Ongbi Thagoi
- Hidangmayum Guna as Angoujao
- Benu as Soro
- Aaiso as Ningthoujam Kunjakeshore
- Gurumayum Mema as Indu
- L. Indira Devi as Magistrate Judge
- Bhavnaa as Ebema
- Kiran as Khaba
- Imocha Heisnam as College Lecturer
- Surchandra as Atingba
- Ingoba as Dhatu
- Ibomcha as Taichou
- Yaima as Postman
- Mani Sharma as Advocate
- Boicha as Advocate
- Prabat Kumar as Tachou
Soundtrack
Gunindro Khangembam, Ghanashyam and Hamom Berlin wrote the lyrics and Kiran Koijam composed the songs.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Khanglamde Nungshiba" | Ghanashyam | Kiran Koijam | Koijam Kiran, M. Bidyarani | 05:00 |
| 2. | "Khongpham Ama Lankhibana" | Gunindro Khangembam | Kiran Koijam | M. Bidyarani, Koijam Kiran | 05:18 |
| 3. | "Nungsi Khangmande" | Hamom Berlin | Kiran Koijam | Hamom Berlin | 03:00 |
| Total length: | 13:18 | ||||
Accolades
The movie won two awards out of the 6 nominations at the 1st Sahitya Seva Samiti MANIFA 2012.[7][8] The two awards are Best Feature Film and Best Story.[9][10][11]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SSS MANIFA 2012 | Best Feature Film | G.A. John Sharma (Producer) L. Surjakanta (Director) |
Won |
| Best Story | G.A. John Sharma | Won | |
| Best Director | L. Surjakanta | Nominated | |
| Best Actor - Male | Kaiku Rajkumar | Nominated | |
| Best Actor - Female | Maya Choudhury | Nominated | |
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Hamom Berlin | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Manipuri film producer Guruaribam John Sharma dies". ukhrultimes.com. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ↑ "Manipur film producer John Sharma no more, film society mourns". thenewsmill.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ↑ "Manipur's Film Producer John Sharma dies, Film Society mourns". thenortheastaffairs.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ↑ "Nominees for Manipuri film awards announced". www.manipur.org. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ↑ "Nominees Of Manipur Film Awards 2012 Announced". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ↑ "Saklon Amada Movie Song". Retrieved 31 December 2021 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ↑ "Nominees of Manipuri Film awards announced". e-pao.net. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ↑ "Raju Nong, Seema win Best Actors' awards". e-pao.net. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
- ↑ "Manipur: MSFDS mourns demise of film-maker Guruaribam John Sharma". nenow.in. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ↑ "Manipur: MSFDS mourns demise of film-maker Guruaribam John Sharma". eastnews.in. Retrieved 31 December 2021.