''Tomthin Shija'' (English: ''My Mom & Me'') is a 2017

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 Bobby Haobam, written by Binoranjan Oinam and produced by Geeta Konsam. The film features

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 ...

and Amar Mayanglambam in the titular roles. It was released on 23 September 2017 at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Palace Compound, Imphal and Indrani Hall, Kakching. The movie was also premiered at Hindu College Auditorium, North Campus, University of Delhi, on 14 October 2017.

Cast

as Dr. Ayingbi Shija, Tomthin's Mother * Amar Mayanglambam as Tomthin Rajkumar *

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 Sep ...

as Tomba * Raju Nong as Tomthin's Father * Idhou as Tomthin's Grandfather * Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Tomthin's Grandmother * Sagolsem Dhanamanjuri as Maibi * Sweety Wahengbam as Thadoi *

Gurumayum Bonny Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is famous for movies 'Yaiskul Pakhang Angaoba', 'Beragee Bomb', 'Mr Khadang'. He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, ...

as Fisherman (Cameo Appearance) * Leishangthem Tonthoi as Fisherman's Wife (Cameo Appearance)

Accolades

''Tomthin Shija'' won Best Cinematography and Best Costume Designer awards at the 7th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2018. At the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018, Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) won the Best Supporting Actor - Male and Biju Kshetri was conferred the Best Special Effect Award.

Soundtrack

Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled ''Nangdi Thajani'' and ''Waroude''.

References

External links

* 2017 films 2010s Meitei-language films {{Meitei-film-stub