Taibang Keithel
| Taibang Keithel | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Satyajit BK |
| Written by | Satyajit BK |
| Produced by | Miltan Langonjam |
| Starring | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra |
| Cinematography | Sanjoy Ch. |
| Edited by | Tom Maisnam |
| Music by | Tenao HD Sound Design: Tom Maisnam Tenao HD |
Production company | Soraren Films |
| Distributed by | Soraren Films |
Release date | 9 September 2018 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Taibang Keithel (English: Living Market) is a 2018 comedy Indian Meitei language film written and directed by Satyajit BK and produced by Miltan Langonjam, under the banner of Soraren Films.[1] It stars Khwairakpam Bishwamittra in the lead role. The movie was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, on 9 September 2018.[2]
The film was released by Amitra Video in DVD on 4 March 2020. Taibang Keithel has no female characters. The director clarified that the casting of only male characters was not intentional.
Synopsis
The movie centres around a village man Ahanjao who comes to Imphal, the capital city of Manipur in search for a job. He got caught in a series of incidents which never ought to happen. The movie revolves around how he tries to find himself out of these entangled incidents. It also shows how the capital city changes in due course of time.
Cast
- Khwairakpam Bishwamittra as Ahanjao
- Bobo Ningthoukhongjam as Koireng
- Gurumayum Priyogopal as Lukhoi
- Idhou as Achou
- Prem Sharma as Ningthembi
- Ibomcha as Tomei
- Ratan Lai
- Mahanta
- Nunglen Luwang
- Chandrasing
- Bonendro
- Deepak Mutum
- Rajpritam
- Barun
Accolades
Khwairakpam Bishwamittra won the Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019 | Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Khwairakpam Bishwamittra | Won |
| Special Jury Mention | Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | Won | |
| Best Music Director | Tenao HD | Nominated | |
| 8th SSS MANIFA 2019 | Best Cinematography | Sanjoy Ch. | Nominated |
Music
Tenao HD composed the soundtrack for the film and Satyajit BK wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Taibang Keithel Karakpani.
References
- ^ "Yengkhom Roma awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at 13th Mami Numit". The Sangai Express. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 30 May 2021 – via e-pao.net.
- ^ "Taibang keithel Manipuri digital film release - Kumhei.com". www.kumhei.com.