''Nangna Nokpa Yengningi'' (English: ''Want to See You Smile'') is a 2015
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 Ajit Ningthouja, written by Herojit Naoroibam and produced by Th. (O) Bedamani Devi, presented by
Poknapham
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. It stars
Bonium Thokchom
Bonium Thokchom is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He has also acted in many Shumang Kumhei plays and music videos.
Early life and education
Thokchom lives in Kongba Nandeibam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. H ...
, and
Soma Laishram
Soma Laishram (born 5 January 1992) is an Indian actress and singer who appears in Manipuri films. She is a native of Imphal, Manipur. ''Nurei'', ''Hoo Chaage'', ''Loibataare Ta Raju'', and ''Chanu IPS'' are some of her famous movies.
In Sept ...
in the lead roles. The film was released on 6 November 2015 at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT).
Cast
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Bonium Thokchom
Bonium Thokchom is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He has also acted in many Shumang Kumhei plays and music videos.
Early life and education
Thokchom lives in Kongba Nandeibam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. H ...
as Amujao
*
Soma Laishram
Soma Laishram (born 5 January 1992) is an Indian actress and singer who appears in Manipuri films. She is a native of Imphal, Manipur. ''Nurei'', ''Hoo Chaage'', ''Loibataare Ta Raju'', and ''Chanu IPS'' are some of her famous movies.
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as Memi
* Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri
* Ratan Lai as Pheijao
*
Hamom Sadananda
Hamom Sadananda is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is a resident of Sega Road, Thouda Bhabok Leikai, Imphal, Manipur. He has acted in more than 100 Manipuri films. Besides acting and singing in films, ...
as Memi's brother
* Denny Likmabam as Ibohal
* Merina as Memi's sister-in-law
* Laimayum Gaitri as Matouleibi
* Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Amujao's Mother
* Hamom Purnanda
* Suresh Melei
Production
The shooting of the film completed within 10 days. This film is the first production of Real Screen Picture. The blessing ceremony (''yaipha thouni thouram'') was held on April 17, 2015.
Accolades
The movie bagged three awards at the 5th SSS MANIFA 2016 held by Sahitya Seva Samiti, Kakching and Film Forum Manipur.
Soundtrack
Amarjit Lourembam composed the soundtrack for the film and Herojit Naoroibam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled ''Nangna Nokpa Yengningi'' and ''Nangbu Nungshirure''.
References
2010s Meitei-language films
2015 films
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