Imagi Laman Singamdre
Imagi Laman Singamdre (English: Couldn't Pay The Debt Of My Mother) is a 2010 Meitei film directed by Romi Meitei and produced by Menaobi. It stars Hamom Sadananda, Rajkumar Kaiku, Kamala Saikhom and Bala Hijam in the lead, with Pritam, Dhanabati, Priyogopal and Jina portraying supporting roles. The story and screenplay of the film was written by Herojit Naoroibam. Ranbir Thouna composed the soundtrack and Romi Meitei wrote the lyrics.
| Imagi Laman Singamdre | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Romi Meitei |
| Produced by | Menaobi |
| Screenplay by | Herojit Naoroibam |
| Story by | Herojit Naoroibam |
| Starring | Hamom Sadananda Rajkumar Kaiku Kamala Saikhom Bala Hijam |
| Music by | Ranbir Thouna |
| Cinematography | Radhamohon |
| Edited by | Dinesh Nong Kepidas Johnny |
Production company | Awang Koubru Movies |
| Distributed by | Awang Koubru Movies |
Release date | 2010 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei |
The film was premiered at St. John's Auditorium, in Koramangala, Bangalore on 17 October 2010.
Cast
- Hamom Sadananda as Thouna
- Kaiku Rajkumar as Lan
- Kamala Saikhom as Thoibi
- Bala Hijam as Niti
- Pritam as Singba
- Dhanabati as Lan's Mother
- Rita as Liklang
- Priyogopal as Thoibi's Father
- Jina
About
The movie begins with the depiction of a well cultured typical Meitei family with three brothers (Sadananda, Pritam and Kaiku), a sister and the mother (Dhanabati) who dreams to see her children bring back the long-awaited glory and happiness of the family.
The movie runs through the context of the youngest brother Lan (Kaiku Rajkumar) who felt victim of intoxicating substances. In order to get his daily dose of supply, he took to lying and self inoculating deeds to satisfy his inhumilating high. After he left them behind and changed himself for good, the scars hunted him down to his grave.
Reviews
e-pao.org/erang wrote,"The movie showed how an entire generation, the youths, the future pillars of Manipur were being held hostage by drugs. Most of the audience could relate with the story, the message was loud and clear - Say no to drugs."[1]
Soundtrack
Ranbir Thouna composed the soundtrack for the film and Romi Meitei wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Ngaikho Chatkhinu Nungshiba.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ngaikho Chatkhinu Nungshiba" | Romi Meitei | Ranbir Thouna | Madhuri | 05:43 |
| Total length: | 5:43 | ||||
References
- "Imagi Laman Singandre premiere 2010". E-pao.org. Retrieved 6 January 2016.