Leikhamton

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{{Infobox film

|name = Leikhamton

|image = Leikhamton_(Manipuri_Film)_Poster.jpg

|alt =

|caption = Theatrical release poster

|director = Tej Kshetri

|producer = Th. Leishang

|writer =

|screenplay = Ksh. Subadani

|story = Ksh. Subadani

|starring = Gokul Athokpam
Maya Choudhury
Sushmita Mangsatabam

|music = Poirei Thokchom

|cinematography = Geet Gulapee
Tomal
Aboi
Sanjit XL

|editing = Balli

|studio = TV 10

|distributor = TV 10

|released = {{Film date|2014|10|06|df=yes}}

|runtime = 118 minutes

|country = India

|language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)

}}

Leikhamton is a 2014 Manipuri film directed by Tej Kshetri and produced by Th. Leishang.{{cite web|url=http://thepeopleschronicle.in/?p=6018|title=A bird's eye view of Leikhamton|last=Kulladhwaja|first=Konsam|newspaper=The People's Chronicle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203073717/http://thepeopleschronicle.in/?p=6018|archive-date=3 February 2016}} It stars Maya Choudhury as the titular protagonist with Gokul Athokpam and Sushmita Mangsatabam in the lead roles.{{cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/ManipurTimes/photos/leikhamton-released-http:-manipurtimes-com/334877119970454/|title=Manipur Times - Leikhamton released|via=Facebook}} The story and screenplay of the film was written by Ksh. Subadani. Poirei Thokchom composed the soundtrack and Ksh. Subadani and Tej Kshetri wrote the lyrics.

Leikhamton was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal on 6 October 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.kumhei.com/kumhei/movies?start=45|title=Leikhamton Release at BOAT - Events - Kumhei|website=kumhei.com}}

About

The film is about a widow Leikham (Maya Choudhury) who bravely faces the hurdles of life by driving a van for her livelihood. The film depicts the consequences met after Leikham's son got married and also narrates how her husband died. Gokul Athokpam plays double role in the film.

Cast

  • Gokul Athokpam as Ibohal and Ningthem
  • Maya Choudhury as Leikham
  • Sushmita Mangsatabam as Dr. Ningthibee
  • Nandakumar Nongmaithem
  • Narmada Sougaijam as Leihao
  • Irom Shyamkishore as Ningthibee's father
  • Heisnam Ongbi Indu as R.K. Ongbi Ibemhal
  • Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Tharikleima
  • Hijam Shyamdhani as Rajkumar Sanajaoba
  • Philem Puneshori
  • Thokchom Joshep as Mera
  • Jasmin Elangbam
  • Pilot Naorem
  • Ningthouja Jayvidya
  • Tej Kshetri
  • Ratan Lai

Soundtrack

Poirei Thokchom composed the soundtrack for the film and Ksh. Subadani and Tej Kshetri wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Thajasu Thokli Leirangsu Satli, Thamoigi Mihulse and Numidang Waigina Tanjani.

{{Track listing

| extra_column = Singer(s)

| total_length ={{Duration|m=15|s=59}}

| title1 = Thajasu Thokli Leirangsu Satli

| extra1 = Huidrom Nowboy & Pushparani Huidrom

| music1 = Poirei Thokchom

| lyrics1 = Ksh. Subadani

| length1 = 04:49

| title2 = Thamoigi Mihulse

| extra2 = Sushmita Mangshatabam

| music2 = Poirei Thokchom

| lyrics2 = Tej Kshetri

| length2 = 04:48

| title3 = Numidang Waigina Tanjaani

| extra3 = Iraileima & Others

| music3 = Poirei Thokchom

| lyrics3 = N/A

| length3 = 06:22

}}

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