Ashengba Eral
{{short description|2023 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
|name = Ashengba Eral
|image = File:Ashengba_Eral.jpg
|alt =
|caption = Theatrical release poster
|director = OC Meira
|producer = Kshetrimayum Subadani
|writer =
|screenplay = Manaobi MM
|story = Kshetrimayum Subadani
|starring = Kshetrimayum Rashi
|music = Nanao Sagolmang
|cinematography = Boong Konjengbam
|editing = Mohendro KAMS
|studio = Dosuyali Films
|distributor = Dosuyali Films
|released = {{Film date|df=y|2023|02|26}}
|runtime = 148 minutes
|country = India
|language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)
}}
Ashengba Eral (English: One's Real Asset) is a 2023 Manipuri film directed by OC Meira and produced by Kshetrimayum Subadani, under the banner of Dosuyali Films and presented by Leishang.{{cite news|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/4/10/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Apr-10-The-team-of-Asengba-Eral-film-were-felicitated-today-at-th.html|title='Asengba Eral' team feted|access-date=21 September 2024|newspaper=The Sangai Express}} It stars Kshetrimayum Rashi in the lead role. The movie is based on the book of the same title.{{cite news|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/symposium-on-asengba-eral-held|title=Symposium on 'Asengba Eral' held|access-date=21 September 2024|newspaper=Imphal Free Press}} The film was premiered on 26 February 2023 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.{{cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp10..110423.apr23|title='Asengba Eral' team feted|access-date=21 September 2024|website=e-pao.net}} It was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 in the NEIFF Spectrum strand.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/three-assamese-films-selected-for-screening-at-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival-in-manipur|title=Three Assamese Films Selected For Screening At 2nd North East India Film Festival In Manipur|author=Sentinel Digital Desk|accessdate=11 February 2025|newspaper=The Sentinel}}{{Cite web|url=https://nenews.in/manipur/10-films-in-competition-at-2nd-edition-of-north-east-india-film-festival-in-manipur/19425/|title=10 films in competition at 2nd edition of North East India Film Festival in Manipur|accessdate=11 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast News}}{{Cite web|url=https://ukhrultimes.com/second-ne-india-film-festival-to-be-held-in-imphal|title=2nd North East India Film Festival 2025 to Be Held in Imphal from February 12 to 16|accessdate=11 February 2025|newspaper=Ukhrul Times}} The film got official selection at the Goa International Film Competition 2025.
Ashengba Eral had its regular theatrical run at Friends Talkies, Paona Bazar in March 2023. It also happened to be the last movie to be screened at the theatre before it was completely shutdown.
Synopsis
The film is based on old aged people who spend their life at old aged homes in the final days of their life. It is due to the unkindly treatments of their loving children who betrayed them.
Cast
- Kshetrimayum Rashi
- Ithoi Oinam as Tarubi
- Avi Khundrakpam
- Moirangthem Sunil Myboy
- Nongthanganbi
- Dayananda Leishangthem
- Shyamchand
- R.K. Sorojini Devi
- Ranmila Soraisam
- Sanjana Likmabam
- Lilabati Chanam
- Lamnganbi Laishram
Soundtrack
Nanao Sagolmang composed the songs for the movie and Ksh. Subadani wrote the lyrics.
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =09:18
| title1 = Pothaba Heitraba Malanggum
| extra1 = Loijingkhombi Thongam
| music1 = Nanao Sagolmang
| lyrics1 = Ksh. Subadani
| length1 = 4:55
| title2 = Ashengba Eralni Lakkhini
| extra2 = Loijingkhombi Thongam
| music2 = Nanao Sagolmang
| lyrics2 = Ksh. Subadani
| length2 = 4:23
}}
Accolades
The film won two awards at the PRAG Cine Awards 2023.{{cite news|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2023/5/30/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-May-29-OC-Meira-s-directorial-Asengba-Eral-has-bagged-the-Best.html#/google_vignette|title="Asengba Eral" wins Best Film award at PRAG Cine Awards Northeast 2023|access-date=21 September 2024|newspaper=The Sangai Express}} It also earned the Jury Special Mention at the NIRI 9 - 2nd International Film Festival 2023.{{cite web|url=https://hynews.in/article/state/Film_Maker_OC_Meira_Conferred_with_International_Award/4244|title=Film Maker OC Meira Conferred with International Award|access-date=21 September 2024|website=hynews.in}}