Yahouthengba Khoimu
{{short description|2025 Indian film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Yahouthengba Khoimu
| image = File:Yahouthengba_Khoimu_Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Rakesh Naorem
| producer = R.K. Nayansana
| writer =
| screenplay = Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
| story = R.K. Nayansana
| starring = Avi Khundrakpam
Ithoi Oinam
Ratana Kshetrimayum
| music = Nanao Sagolmang
| cinematography = Sushil Yumlembam
| editing = Mohendro KAMS
| studio = Ipak Films Production, Manipur
| distributor = Ipak Films Production, Manipur
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2025|01|09|Manipur|2025|01|13|Delhi}}
| runtime = 135 minutes
| country = India
| language = Meiteilon (Manipuri)
}}
Yahouthengba Khoimu (English: Latecomer Bee) is a 2025 Manipuri film directed by Rakesh Naorem.{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/kotpad/movies/yahou-thengba-khoimu/ET00431034/multimedia|title=Yahouthengba Khoimu Official Trailer|accessdate=12 February 2025|website=in.bookmyshow.com}} It is produced by Dr. R.K. Nayansana Devi under the banner of Ipak Films Production, Manipur and presented by Jaideep Memorial Foundation.{{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=12 February 2025|website=pothashang.in|date=31 January 2025 }} Avi Khundrakpam, Ithoi Oinam and Ratana Kshetrimayum star as the leads.{{Cite web|url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/imphal/movies/yahou-thengba-khoimu/ET00431034|title=Yahouthengba Khoimu (2025) - Movie - Reviews, Cast & Release Date|accessdate=12 February 2025|website=in.bookmyshow.com}} The film is inspired by Dr. R.K. Nayansana's short story Sanarik Pareng.{{Cite web|url=https://www.htsyndication.com/northeast-now/article/manipuri-film-yahouthengba-khoimu-to-screen-at-telangana-iff/87953582|title=Manipuri film Yahouthengba Khoimu to screen at Telangana IFF|accessdate=12 February 2025|website=www.htsyndication.com}} It was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal on 9 January 2025. A Delhi premiere was also held at Muktadhara Auditorium on 13 January 2025.{{Cite news|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/premiere-of-manipuri-feature-film-yahouthengba-khoimu-held-in-delhi|title=Premiere of Manipuri feature film "Yahouthengba Khoimu" held in Delhi|accessdate=12 February 2025|newspaper=Imphal Times}} The movie was screened at the 2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur 2025 in the NEIFF Spectrum strand.{{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=12 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=12 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast News|date=February 2025 |archive-date=11 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250211051247/https://nenews.in/manipur/10-films-in-competition-at-2nd-edition-of-north-east-india-film-festival-in-manipur/19425/|url-status=live}}{{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=12 February 2025|newspaper=Ukhrul Times|date=16 December 2024 |archive-date=17 December 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241217072907/https://ukhrultimes.com/second-ne-india-film-festival-to-be-held-in-imphal/|url-status=live}}{{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=12 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Now|date=February 2025 |archive-date=11 February 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250211204542/https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-three-assamese-films-selected-for-2nd-north-east-india-film-festival.html|url-status=live}} It also got official selection at the International Film Festival of Telangana 2025.{{Cite web|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipuri-film-yahouthengba-khoimu-to-screen-at-telangana-iff.html|title=Manipuri film Yahouthengba Khoimu to screen at Telangana IFF|author=Bit Irom|accessdate=12 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Now|date=11 February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2025/2/12/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Feb-11-Manipuri-feature-film-Yahouthengba-Khoimu-has-been-selected-for-scree.html|title=Yahouthengba Khoimu to be screened|accessdate=12 February 2025|newspaper=The Sangai Express}}{{Cite web|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=8..120225.feb25|title=Yahouthengba Khoimu to be screened|accessdate=12 February 2025|website=e-pao.net}}
Plot
Thaballeima, a simple village girl, marries Babuchouba, a city-based government employee. When he is transferred and drawn to a divorcee, she faces heartbreak but chooses love over confrontation. Ultimately, she wins him back with her unwavering devotion.
Cast
- Avi Khundrakpam as Babuchouba
- Ithoi Oinam as Thaballeima
- Ratana Kshetrimayum as Malika
- Kenney Wahengbam as Boyai
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Ibemhal, Thaballeima's grandmother
- Surjit Saikhom as Sanayai, Babuchouba's uncle
- Philem Puneshori as Malika's mother
- Athouba Mangang as Pheiraba
- Nongdremba Yumnam as Paari
- Chingtham Sarmila as Tharo
- Minaraj as Manimatum
- Langlen as Tamphayai
- Manglem as Chaoba
Soundtrack
Nanao Sagolmang composed the soundtrack for the film and R.K. Nayansana Devi, Khwairakpam Bishwamittra and Rakesh Naorem wrote the lyrics. Huidrom Nowboy, Divya Haobam and Loijingkhombi Thongam are the playback singers of the songs.
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length ={{Duration|m=14|s=11}}
| title1 = Warakpa Ngamdraba
| extra1 = Loijingkhombi Thongam
| music1 = Nanao Sagolmang
| lyrics1 = Rakesh Naorem
| length1 = 05:00
| title2 = Punshigi Thanil
| extra2 = Huidrom Nowboy & Loijingkhombi Thongam
| music2 = Nanao Sagolmang
| lyrics2 = R.K. Nayansana Devi
| length2 = 04:56
| title3 = Essh! Shathihe Shathi
| extra3 = Divya Haobam
| music3 = Nanao Sagolmang
| lyrics3 = Khwairakpam Bishwamittra
| length3 = 04:15
}}
Accolades
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| Award
!Category !Winner's name !Result !{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |
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| rowspan="4"|International Film Festival of Telangana 2025
| Best Direction | Rakesh Naorem | {{won}} | rowspan="4"| |
| Best Story
| R.K. Nayansana Devi | {{won}} |
| Best Screenplay
| {{won}} |
| Best Editing
| Mohendro KAMS | {{won}} |
| rowspan="2"|All India Film Festival 2024-25, Kolkata
| Best Feature Film | Producer: | {{won}} | rowspan="2"|{{Cite web|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/other-news/yahouthengba-khoimu-wins-best-film-at-all-india-film-festival/|title="Yahouthengba Khoimu" wins Best Film at All India Film Festival|accessdate=20 February 2025|newspaper=Imphal Times|date=19 February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2025/2/19/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Feb-19-Manipuri-feature-film-Yahouthengba-Khoimu-has-bagged-the-title-of-Best.html|title=Best title for Yahouthengba Khoimu|accessdate=20 February 2025|newspaper=The Sangai Express}} |
| Cinematic Brilliance Award
| Rakesh Naorem | {{won}} |
| rowspan="3"|5th Reels International Film Festival 2025, Aurangabad
| Best Social Film | Producer: | {{won}} | rowspan="3"| |
| Best Producer
| R.K. Nayansana Devi | {{won}} |
| Best Male Director
| Rakesh Naorem | {{won}} |
| rowspan="4"|6th Crown International Film Awards 2025, Bangladesh
| Best Feature Film | Producer: | {{won}} | rowspan="4"| |
| Best Story
| R.K. Nayansana Devi | {{won}} |
| Best Director of the Year
| Rakesh Naorem | {{won}} |
| Best Actor
| Avi Kundrakpam | {{won}} |
| rowspan="6"|Bharat Independent Cinema Film Festival 2025, Mumbai
| Best Feature Film | Producer: | {{won}} | rowspan="6"| |
| Best Story
| R.K. Nayansana Devi | {{won}} |
| Best Director
| Rakesh Naorem | {{won}} |
| Best Playback Singer - Male
| Huidrom Nowboy | {{won}} |
| Best Actress
| {{won}} |
| Best Supporting Actress
| Ratana Kshetrimayum | {{won}} |
| rowspan="3"|Prag Cine Awards 2025
| Best Feature Film (North East) | Producer: | {{nominated}} | rowspan="3"|{{Cite web|url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/manipuri-film-yahouthengba-khoimu-nominated-for-best-film-at-prag-cine-awards-2025/|title=Manipuri Film "Yahouthengba Khoimu" nominated for Best Film at Prag Cine Awards 2025|accessdate=14 February 2025|newspaper=Imphal Times|date=13 February 2025 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2025/02/13/manipuri-film-yahouthengba-khoimu-nominated-for-best-film-north-east-at-prag-cine-awards-2025/|title=Manipuri Film 'Yahouthengba Khoimu' Nominated For Best Film North East At Prag Cine Awards 2025|accessdate=14 February 2025|newspaper=Northeast Today|date=13 February 2025 }} |
| Best Actor - Male (North East)
| Avi Khundrakpam | {{nominated}} |
| Best Actor - Female (North East)
| {{nominated}} |
References
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External links
- {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW2_IDULMg4|title="YAHOUTHENGBA KHOIMU" A Manipuri Feature Film at MSFDS|date=19 December 2024 |accessdate=12 February 2025|via=YouTube}}