Pandam Amada
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{{Infobox film
|name = Pandam Amada
|image = File:Pandam_Amada_Poster.jpg
|alt =
|caption = Theatrical release poster
|director = Oinam Gautam Singh
|producer = Sarokons
|writer =
|screenplay = Santosh Laishram
|story = Santosh Laishram
|starring = Bonney Takhelmayum
Archana Konsam
|music = {{unbulleted list|Songs:|Tony Aheibam |Score:|Karnajit L.| RK Birendrajit}}
|cinematography = Dhana Luwang
|editing = Oinam Gautam Singh
|studio = Takhel Films
|distributor = Takhel Films
|released = {{Film date|2019|09|08|df=yes}}
|runtime = 99 minutes
|country = India
|language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)
}}
Pandam Amada (English: In Pursuit Of) is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sarokons. It stars Bonney Takhelmayum and Archana Konsam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at MSFDS on 8 September 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mamitaibang.com/pandam_amada.html|title=Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam|website=Mami Taibang}} It was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipuri-film-pandam-amada-to-premiere-at-dhaka-film-fest.html|title=Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest|website=North East Now|date=2 November 2019|access-date=16 April 2020}} Pandam Amada was selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thepeopleschronicle.in/daily/english/5556|title=O Goutam's Pandam Amada to have world premiere at DIIF|website=The People's Chronicle|access-date=16 April 2020}}
The film also got selections in the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai and Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://thenewsmill.com/manipuri-film-pandan-selected-for-asian-festival/|title=Manipuri film Pandam Amada selected for Asian Festival|website=The News Mill|date=12 December 2019|access-date=15 April 2020}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.uniindia.com/manipur-film-fraternity-shocked-over-exclusion-of-manipuri-cinema-in-iffi/east/news/1790689.html|title=Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI|website=United News of India|date=15 November 2019|access-date=11 June 2020}} The movie was nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories.{{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-.amp.html|title=Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020|website=The Sangai Express|date=16 February 2020|access-date=16 April 2020}} It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award in the Manipur State Film Awards 2020.{{Cite web |url=https://ifp.co.in/manipur-film-awards-pandam-amada-wins-best-feature-film|title=Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film|website=Imphal Free Press|date=21 May 2020|access-date=11 June 2020}}
Synopsis
Malem is an innocent, a kind-hearted and a sporty boy. He has a close childhood friend called Nganba. The two close friends get separated after passing out together from high school as the former joins a new school under his father's recommendation. Malem gets to meet a new circle of friends and his life rolls up to the phase of mischievous behaviour and eventually, he gets caught being drunk by police. While Malem struggles to recover from the trauma of the incident, his friend Nganba faces health complications and gets hospitalised. When Malem learns that Nganba's condition is critical and needs money for operation, he decides to take part in a marathon race with a strong intention to win. Now, Malem's only objective is to help his friend by putting the winning cash prize in the operation.
Cast
- Bonney Takhelmayum as Malem
- Archana Konsam as Bembem
- Raju Nong as Malem's father
- Maya Choudhury as Yaiphabi, Malem's mother
- Ningthoujam Rina as Tombi, Nganba's mother
- Naoton H. as Nganba
- Sanu Thokchom as Lemba
- Heikrujam Kerish
- Sandip Pukhram
- Sagar Maibam
- Ghanashyam Khangembam
- Sorokhaibam Saratchandra
Soundtrack
Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Eikhoi Yambung wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Naken Tha and Exam Loire. Naken Tha became a hit song number and reached more than 8 million views on YouTube. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.
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| lyrics1 = Eikhoi Yambung
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| title2 = Exam Loire
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| music2 = Tony Aheibam
| lyrics2 = Eikhoi Yambung
| length2 = 04:16
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Accolades
Pandam Amada won many awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020, including the Best Feature Film Award.{{Cite web |url=http://www.uniindia.com/manipur-state-film-awards-announced/east/news/2004838.html|title=Manipur state film awards announced|website=United News of India|date=20 May 2020|access-date=11 June 2020}} At the 9th MANIFA 2020, the movie won four awards out of the 14 nominations. The award ceremonies for both were postponed and held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Date of ceremony ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Recipient(s) ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
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| rowspan="11"| 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020
| rowspan="11"| 9 April 2021 | Best Feature Film | Producer: | {{won}} | rowspan="11"|{{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=The Sangai Express|date=16 February 2020|access-date=11 June 2020}} |
| Best Director
| {{won}} |
| Best Screenplay (Original)
| Santosh Laishram | {{won}} |
| Best Production Designer
| Konjengbam Demba | {{won}} |
| Best Audiography (Sound Designer)
| Ph. Shananda Sharma | {{won}} |
| Best Editing
| {{won}} |
| Best Make-Up
| Poison (Kh. Debabrata) | {{won}} |
| Best Background Score
| RK Birendrajit | {{won}} |
| Best Playback Singer (Male)
| Kenedy Khuman (Naken Tha) | {{won}} |
| Best Choreography
| John Irom | {{won}} |
| Best Children's Film
| O. Gautam | {{won}} |
| rowspan="14"| 9th MANIFA 2020
| rowspan="14"| 8 February 2021 | Best Audiography | P. Shananda Sharma | {{won}} | rowspan="14"|{{Cite web|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=reviews.movies.9th_Manipuri_Film_Awards_MANIFA_2020_Result_announced|title=9th Manipuri Film Awards MANIFA 2020 Result announced|website=e-pao.net}} |
| Best Background Score
| R.K. Birendrajit | {{won}} |
| Best Art Director
| Irom John Meitei | {{won}} |
| Best Cinematography
| Dhana Luwang | {{won}} |
| Best Feature Film
| O. Gautam | {{nominated}} |
| Best Director
| {{nominated}} |
| Best Screenplay
| Santosh Laishram | {{nominated}} |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Male
| Raju Nong | {{nominated}} |
| Best Lyricist
| Eikhoi Yambung | {{nominated}} |
| Best Playback Singer - Male
| Kenedy Khuman | {{nominated}} |
| Best Editing
| Oinam Gautam Singh | {{nominated}} |
| Best Costume
| Saroja Konsam | {{nominated}} |
| Best Story
| Saroja Konsam | {{nominated}} |
| Best Choreography
| John Irom | {{nominated}} |
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