Ichadi Manini
{{Short description|2019 Manipuri film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Ichadi Manini
| image = File:Ichadi_Manini_Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Geet Yumnam
| producer = Ningthoujam Malakumari
| writer =
| screenplay = Binoranjan Oinam
| story = Binoranjan Oinam
| starring = Amar Mayanglambam
Bala Hijam
| music = Surmani (Rishi)
Background Score:
R.K. Birendrajit
| cinematography = Mohon Kangla
| editing = Mohendro (KAMS)
| studio = MS Films
| distributor = MS Films
| released = {{Film date|2019|07|28|df=yes}}
| runtime = 137 minutes
| country = India
| language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)
}}
Ichadi Manini (English: My Son is a Gem) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Geet Yumnam and produced by Ningthoujam Malakumari.{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.List_of_nominees_9th_Manipur_Film_Awards_MANIFA_2020|title=List of nominees 9th Manipur Film Awards MANIFA 2020|website=e-pao.net}} It stars Amar Mayanglambam and Bala Hijam in the lead roles.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/2/16/IMPHAL-Feb-16-List-of-the-nominees-for-the-9th-Manipur-Film-Awards-MANIFA-2020-is-out-Including-two-tribal-dialect-films-a-total-of-19-films-will-be-competing-for-the-MANIFA-2020-awards-.html|title=Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com}} The movie won two awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.13th_Manipur_State_Film_Awards_2020_Result|title=13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result|website=e-pao.net}}{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-state-film-awards-announced-documentary-on-pugilist-laishram-sarita-wins-big.html|title=Manipur State Film Awards announced; documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big|publisher=Northeast Now|first=Sobhapati|last=Samom|date=21 May 2020|accessdate=31 May 2021}} The film was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 28 July 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.Prize_distribution_for_9th_MANIFA_held|title=Prize distribution for 9th MANIFA held|website=e-pao.net}}
Plot
The well going Meiraba's family is broken into fragments due to the immoral acts of his father, Thoiba. He develops illicit affairs with a married lady Sakhenbi. This leads Meiraba to sacrifice his youth life for his mother and sister. Yaiphabi, Meiraba's girlfriend, tries to help him in every possible ways. But certain unforeseen circumstances makes Meiraba distance himself from his girlfriend. The clueless Yaiphabi agrees to tie knot with a stranger guy out of frustration. When she knows the truth, she leaves everything and stands for Meiraba. They are united again. Thoiba also realises his mistakes and comes back for forgiveness and rebuilding of his shattered family.
Cast
- Amar Mayanglambam as Meiraba
- Bala Hijam as Yaiphabi
- Denny Likmabam as Thoiba, Meiraba's father
- Ningthoujam Rina as Meiraba's mother
- Thoinao as Echantombi, Meiraba's younger sister
- Prameshwori as Sakhenbi
- Idhou as Yaiphabi's father
- Ratan Lai as Telheiba, Goldsmith
- Prasanta Oinam as Lukhoi, Meiraba's friend
- Jenny Khurai as Beautician
- Linthoi Chanu as Yaiphabi's Aunty
- R.K. Hemabati as Sakhenbi's mother
- Bindiya as Sakhenbi's daughter
Accolades
Amar Mayanglambam and Ningthoujam Rina won the Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male) and Special Jury Awards respectively at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.
Ichadi Manini got two titles out of the nominated five at 9th MANIFA 2020.
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| Award
!Category !Winner's name !Result |
|---|
| rowspan="2"|13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Amar Mayanglambam | {{won}} |
| Special Jury Award
| Ningthoujam Rina | {{won}} |
| rowspan="5"|9th MANIFA 2020
| Special Jury Award | Amar Mayanglambam | {{won}} |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Female
| Ningthoujam Rina | {{won}} |
| Best Costume
| Karan Thokchom | {{nominated}} |
| Best Audiography
| Mohendro | {{nominated}} |
| Best Editing
| Mohendro KAMS | {{nominated}} |
Music
Surmani (Rishi) composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Thammoigee Meehul and Hey Punshi. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=09|s=35}}
| title1 = Thammoigee Meehul
| extra1 = Aj Maisnam, Surma Chanu
| music1 = Surmani (Rishi)
| lyrics1 = Binoranjan Oinam
| length1 = 05:21
| title2 = Hey Punshi
| extra2 = Arbin Soibam, Pushparani Huidrom
| music2 = Surmani (Rishi)
| lyrics2 = Binoranjan Oinam
| length2 = 04:14
}}