''Aronba Wari'' (
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Manipuri film
The Cinema of Manipur is the film industry based in Manipur, India. It includes not only Meitei language movies but all the films made in different languages of the different communities in Manipur. The Manipuri film industry was born when ' ...
directed by OC Meira and produced by Rajkumari Nalini Devi, under the banner of Seuti Films. It stars Shilheiba Ningthoujam, Suraj Ngashepam,
Bala Hijam
Bala Hijam is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. Besides this, she has also acted in one Malayalam thriller road film, titled '' Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi''. She is recognized as one of the most succe ...
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Sushmita Mangsatabam
Sushmita Mangsatabam is an Indian actress and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. She completed her schooling from North Point Higher Secondary School. She is well known for her titular role in the movie ''Thabaton''.
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in the lead roles. The movie is based on Sarungbam Binodini Devi's novel ''Minoktugi Marumda''. It was initially slated to be released on 21 March 2020 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was premiered on 11 October 2020 at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Imphal.
''Aronba Wari'' had its regular theatrical run at Friends Talkies, Paona Bazar in March 2021.
Cast
* Shilheiba Ningthoujam as Henthoi
* Suraj Ngashepam
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Bala Hijam
Bala Hijam is an Indian actress, who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. Besides this, she has also acted in one Malayalam thriller road film, titled '' Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi''. She is recognized as one of the most succe ...
as Mainoubi
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Sushmita Mangsatabam
Sushmita Mangsatabam is an Indian actress and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. She completed her schooling from North Point Higher Secondary School. She is well known for her titular role in the movie ''Thabaton''.
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as Yaiphabi
* Denny Likmabam as Henthoi's father
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Maya Choudhury
Maya Choudhury (born 3 March) is an Indian actress who appears in Manipuri films. Some of her famous films are ''Basantagee Nongallamdai'' trilogy, ''Momon Meenok'', ''21st Century's Kunti'', ''Nungshibee Takhellei'' and ''Tomthin Shija''. In 201 ...
as Yaiphabi's mother
* Bala Tensubam as Thoibi
* Idhou
* Thongam Thoithoi
* Tej Kshetri as Tunan
* Laimayum Gaitri
* Sunil Myboy
* Irom Shyamkishore
* Roji Brahmacharimayum
* Lilabati Chanam
* Khoirom Loya
* Suhela Paonam
Soundtrack
Nanao Sagolmang composed the songs for the movie and Manaobi MM wrote the lyrics. The film has four songs and the video song copyrights for YouTube release were procured by Mami Taibang.
Accolades
The film won three awards at the 14th Manipur State Film Awards 2022.
See also
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List of Meitei-language films
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* Chatledo Eidi
* Cheikhei
* Cheina ...
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2020 films
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