Taru Tarubi

{{short description|2024 Indian film}}

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{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}

{{Infobox film

| name = Taru Tarubi

| image = File:Taru_Tarubi_Poster.jpg

| alt =

| caption = Theatrical release poster

| director = Hemanta Khuman

| producer = Somorjit Roma Yengkhom

| writer = Somorjit Roma Yengkhom

| screenplay =

| story =

| starring = Suraj Ngashepam
Soma Laishram

| music = Kim Irom & Surmani (Rishi)

| cinematography = Nareshwar R.K.

| editing = Yoimayai Mongsaba

| studio = Roma Production

| distributor = H360 Pictures

| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|12|26|MSFDS Premiere|2025|03|14|Theatrical release}}

| runtime = 107 minutes

| country = India

| language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)

}}

Taru Tarubi is a 2024 Manipuri film directed by Hemanta Khuman.{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-three-assamese-films-selected-for-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival.html|title=Manipur: Three Assamese films selected for 2nd North East India Film Festival|author=Bit Irom|accessdate=11 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Now|date=February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/imphal/movies/taru-tarubi/ET00438044|title=Taru Tarubi (2025) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date in Imphal|website=in.bookmyshow.com}} The film is written and produced by Somorjit Roma Yengkhom under the banner of Roma Production.{{Cite web|url=https://pothashang.in/2025/01/selected-in-competition-films-for-the-2nd-north-east-india-flim-festival-neiff-2025-announced/|title=Selected in-competition films for the 2nd North East India Flim Festival (NEIFF), 2025 announced|accessdate=11 February 2025|website=pothashang.in|date=31 January 2025 }} Suraj Ngashepam and Soma Laishram star as the leads. The film was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) on 26 December 2024. The movie was premiered at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur

on 12 February 2025 under the non-competition section (NEIFF Spectrum).{{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|date=February 2025 }}{{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|date=February 2025 }}{{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|date=16 December 2024 }}

The movie was screened at Tanthapolis Cinema, Lamphel for 2 weeks from 14 March 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/buytickets/taru-tarubi-imphal/movie-imph-ET00438044-MT|title=Taru Tarubi Movie Showtimes in Imphal & Online Ticket Booking|website=in.bookmyshow.com}}

Plot

Namiba's and Taru's parents come together for engagement. But religious differences comes into play as a roadblock to their hope for a shared destiny. The film also explores the grandparents' love for their grandchildren.

Cast

  • Suraj Ngashepam as Namiba
  • Soma Laishram as Taru
  • Idhou as Taru's grandfather
  • R.K. Hemabati as Namiba's grandmother
  • Narendra Ningomba as Singhajit, Namiba's father
  • Ningthoujam Rina as Suniti, Namiba's mother
  • Samjetsabam Mangoljao as Pari, Taru's father
  • Philem Puneshori as Nungshi, Taru's mother
  • Kangabam Sanjita as Namiba's aunt
  • Seitya Chingtham as Suraj, Namiba's friend
  • Heisnam Ongbi Geeta
  • Manglem as Ingocha
  • Tayenjam Mema as Maibi
  • Bhumika
  • Sophia

Soundtrack

Kim Irom and Surmani (Rishi) composed the soundtrack for the film and Somorjt Roma Yengkhom wrote the lyrics. Aj Maisnam, Pushparani Huidrom and Pinky Saikhom are the playback singers of the songs. The songs are titled Eise Nanggi Oikhare, Karigumba Nangse and Luhongba Loire.

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