''Leikhamton'' is a 2014
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 Tej Kshetri and produced by Th. Leishang. It stars
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 the titular protagonist with
Gokul Athokpam
Gokul Athokpam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films. In addition to films, he has also worked in theatres, and has acted in many ''Shumang Kumhei
Shumang Kumhei ( mni, /sū.máŋ kūm-hə́i/), also known as Shumang Leela (), is a ...
and
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''.
Career
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in the lead roles. The story and screenplay of the film was written by Ksh. Subadani. Poirei Thokchom composed the soundtrack and Ksh. Subadani and Tej Kshetri wrote the lyrics.
''Leikhamton'' was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal on 6 October 2014.
About
The film is about a widow ''Leikham'' (
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 ...
) who bravely faces the hurdles of life by driving a van for her livelihood. The film depicts the consequences met after ''Leikham's'' son got married and also narrates how her husband died.
Gokul Athokpam
Gokul Athokpam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films. In addition to films, he has also worked in theatres, and has acted in many ''Shumang Kumhei
Shumang Kumhei ( mni, /sū.máŋ kūm-hə́i/), also known as Shumang Leela (), is a ...
plays double role in the film.
Cast
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Gokul Athokpam
Gokul Athokpam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films. In addition to films, he has also worked in theatres, and has acted in many ''Shumang Kumhei
Shumang Kumhei ( mni, /sū.máŋ kūm-hə́i/), also known as Shumang Leela (), is a ...
as Ibohal and Ningthem
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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 Leikham
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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''.
Career
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as Dr. Ningthibee
* Nandakumar Nongmaithem
* Narmada Sougaijam as Leihao
* Irom Shyamkishore as Ningthibee's father
* Heisnam Ongbi Indu as R.K. Ongbi Ibemhal
* Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Tharikleima
* Hijam Shyamdhani as Rajkumar Sanajaoba
* Philem Puneshori
* Thokchom Joshep as Mera
* Jasmine Elangbam
* Pilot
* Ningthouja Jayvidya
* Tej Kshetri
* Ratan Lai
Soundtrack
Poirei Thokchom composed the soundtrack for the film and Ksh. Subadani and Tej Kshetri wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled ''Thajasu Thokli Leirangsu Satli'', ''Thamoigi Mihulse'' and ''Numidang Waigina Tanjani''.
References
2010s Meitei-language films
2014 films
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