Larei Lathup
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{{Infobox film
| name = Larei Lathup
| image = Larei_Lathup,_Manipuri_Film_Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
| producer = Sanayai
| writer = Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
| screenplay =
| story =
| starring = Silheiba Ningthoujam
Ithoi Oinam
| music = Nanao Sagolmang
| cinematography = Sanjoy Chingangbam
| editing = Hei Sanjit
| studio = Manira Movies
| distributor = Ningthou Films
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2021|11|13}}
| runtime = 100 minutes
| country = India
| language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)
}}
Larei Lathup is a 2021 Manipuri film written and directed by Ojitbabu Ningthoujam.{{Cite web|url=https://www.manifa.in/nominees|title=10th Manifa 2022: Awardees and Nominees|work=The Manifa}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/movies/15-day-multilingual-festival-of-cinemas-of-manipur-begins|title=15-day multilingual 'Festival of Cinemas of Manipur' begins|accessdate=7 May 2022|newspaper=Imphal Free Press}} It stars Silheiba Ningthoujam and Ithoi Oinam in the lead roles.{{Cite web|url=https://themorningbell.in/manifa-distributes-awards-after-2-year-gap/|title=MANIFA distributes awards after 2-year gap|work=The Morning Bell}}{{Dead link|date=December 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 13 November 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbfcindia.gov.in/main/CBFC_English/Attachments/Films_certified_2021.pdf|title=FILMS 2021.xlsx - CBFC|accessdate=7 May 2022|website=www.cbfcindia.gov.in}} It was the opening film (fiction) at the Festival of Cinemas of Manipur 2022, a 15-day long multi-lingual film festival organised by MSFDS in April 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/4/15/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Apr-15-Manipur-State-Film-Development-Society-MSFDS-kicked-off-a.amp.html|title=Festival of Manipur cinemas kicks off|accessdate=7 May 2022|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2022.Festival_of_Cinemas_of_Manipur_begins_20220415|title=15-day long Festival of Cinemas of Manipur begins|accessdate=7 May 2022|website=e-pao.net}}{{Cite web|url=http://hynews.in/article/entertainment/14th-manipur-state-film-award-romi-meitei-rsquo-s-lsquo-eikhoigi-yum-rsquo-wins-best-feature-film-bishesh-huirem-wins-best-actor-transgender/1959|title=14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei's 'Eikhoigi Yum' Wins Best Feature Film, Bishesh Huirem Wins Best Actor (Transgender)|accessdate=7 May 2022|website=hynews.in}}
Larei Lathup was also screened at the Sangai Film Festival 2022, organised as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/sangai-film-festival-opens-to-screen-15-films|title=Sangai Film Festival opens; to screen 15 films|accessdate=8 October 2024|newspaper=Imphal Free Press}}{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=30..251122.nov22|title=Sangai Film Festival 2022 underway|via=Chronicle News Service|accessdate=8 October 2024|website=e-pao.net}}{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.The_Sangai_Film_Festival_2022_By_James_Khangenbam|title=The Sangai Film Festival, 2022|author=James Khangembam|accessdate=8 October 2024|website=e-pao.net}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/festival/sangai-festival-2022-stage-set-for-five-day-free-sangai-film-festival|title=Sangai Festival 2022: Stage set for five-day free Sangai film festival|accessdate=8 October 2024|newspaper=Imphal Free Press}}
Cast
- Silheiba Ningthoujam as Khoiraba
- Ithoi Oinam as Leirang
- Idhou as Elangbam Pheijao
- Lilabati Chanam as Shija
- Laishram Prakash as Shija's husband
- Prem Sharma as Maiba
- Lamnganbi Laishram
Soundtrack
AK Yangoi composed the soundtrack for the film and Ojitbabu Ningthoujam wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Urure Phajaba Maithong.
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=04|s=46}}
| title1 = Urure Phajaba Maithong
| extra1 = AK Yangoi
| music1 = AK Yangoi
| lyrics1 = Ojitbabu Ningthoujam
| length1 = 04:46
}}
Accolades
The film won 11 awards out of the 14 nominations at the 10th MANIFA 2022.{{Cite web|url=http://hynews.in/article/state/10th-manipuri-film-awards-2022-artists-honored-in-26-categories/2302|title=10th Manipuri Film Awards 2022; Artists Honored In 26 Categories|access-date=17 May 2022|website=hynews.in}}{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=32..170522.may22|title=MANIFA: Larei Lathup bags best feature film award|author=Chronicle News Service|access-date=21 May 2022|website=e-pao.net}}
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Award
!Category !Winner's name !Result !Ref. |
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14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022
| Best Feature Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment | Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer) | {{won}} |
rowspan="14"|10th MANIFA 2022
| Best Feature Film | Chandam Yaima Devi (Producer) | {{won}} | rowspan="14"|{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=51..130422.apr22|title=10th MANIFA film festival on May 15|access-date=7 May 2022|website=e-pao.net}}{{Cite web|url=https://themorningbell.in/thouna-film-film-forum-manipur-to-hold-10th-manifa-on-may-15/|title=Thouna Film, Film Forum Manipur to hold 10th MANIFA on May 15|access-date=7 May 2022|website=themorningbell.in}} |
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male
| {{won}} |
Best Direction
| Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | {{won}} |
Best Story
| Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | {{won}} |
Best Audiography
| Hei Sanjit | {{won}} |
Best Costume
| Galif Pa | {{won}} |
Best Background Score
| Nanao Sagolmang | {{won}} |
Best Cinematography
| Sanjoy Chingangbam | {{won}} |
Best Editing
| Hei Sanjit | {{won}} |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male
| Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | {{won}} |
Best Child Artiste
| Lamnganbi Laishram | {{won}} |
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Female
| {{nominated}} |
Best Screenplay
| Ojitbabu Ningthoujam | {{nominated}} |
Best Art Director
| Hei Sanjit | {{nominated}} |