Phijigee Mani (English: My Only Gem; also written as Phijigi Mani) is a 2011 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam, co-written and produced by Takhelchangbam Ongbi Medha Sharmi, under the banner of Radha Govind Films.[2] It stars an ensemble cast including Gurumayum Bonny, Abenao Elangbam and Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi.[3] It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri and Best Supporting Actress (Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi) awards at the 59th National Film Awards.[4][5] Phijigee Mani was also selected for Indian Panorama of 42nd International Film Festival of India 2011.[6][7]
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| Directed by | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Screenplay by | Y. Kumarjit |
| Story by | Takhelchangbam Ongbi Medha Sharmi |
| Produced by | Takhelchangbam Ongbi Medha Sharmi |
| Starring | Gurumayum Bonny Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi Abenao Elangbam |
| Cinematography | Geet Gulapee |
| Edited by | Oinam Gautam Singh |
| Music by | Sorri Senjam |
Production company | Radha Govind Films |
| Distributed by | Radha Govind Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
Phijigee Mani was screened at Habitat Film Festival 2012, New Delhi.[8] It was also screened in the North-East Film Festival 2014 held at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.[9][10][11]
Synopsis
editWhen job, time and situation snatches her only son away from her lap, Sanajaoba's mother longed for her gem to come back. Yaiphabee, Sanajaoba's younger sister, acts as a catalyst to bridge the strained relationship between Sanajaoba and his mother. A slice of the evolving socio-political scenario of Manipur (and the northeast at large) is captured through the lens of Sanajaoba's family.
Cast
edit- Gurumayum Bonny as Sanajaoba
- Leishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi as Yaiphabee, Sanajaoba's younger sister
- Abenao Elangbam as Bicha
- Y. Kumarjit as Sanajaoba's father
- Hijam Shyamdhani as Yaiphabi's uncle
- Ayekpam Shanti as Sanajaoba's mother
- R.K. Sorojini Devi as Yaiphabi's aunty
- Venus as Yaiphabi's love interest
- Momita as Jessica, Sanajaoba's wife
- Baby Rainy as Langlen, Sanajaoba's daughter
Accolades
editLeishangthem Tonthoingambi Devi won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 59th National Film Awards.[12][13] The movie also won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri.[14] The citation for the National Award reads, "For a sensitive depiction of the complex displacements that are occurring today in the North Eastern states. The director shows in the most graceful manner the consequences of displaced socio-political priorities which dislodge the young and disturb traditional family moorings and the even more ancient tribal societal systems".
References
edit- ^ "24 feature films to be screened at 42nd IFFI". News18. 19 October 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Grand Success of Phijigee Mani Screening in Shillong 20120224". www.e-pao.net.
- ^ "Manipuri Cinema Phijigee Mani Best Supporting Actress and National Awards Part 1 - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Manipuri Cinema Shines at National Awards". www.outlookindia.com.
- ^ "Tale of mother-son relationship adjudged best Manipuri film". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Phijigee Mani: Of subtle sensibilities and new beginnings – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Phijigee Mani unites Manipuris in Singapore on 31st March 2012 20120402". e-pao.net. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ "Habitat Film Festival 2012". caravanmagazine.in.
- ^ "So Lounge | The North-East Film Festival". www.livemint.com.
- ^ "Maiden northeast film festival begins in capital". www.business-standard.com.
- ^ "A way through the North East". www.millenniumpost.in.
- ^ "Tonthoi bags Best Supporting Actress Award, Phijigee Mani wins Best Regional Film in 59th National Film Awards 2011". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024 – via Hueiyen News Service.
- ^ "Regional films rule at National awards, Vidya Balan gets best actress". www.thehindubusinessline.com.
- ^ "59th National Film Awards 2011: Phijigee Mani bags best regional film award". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2 October 2024 – via The Sangai Express.