| Meitan Araba | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Lukanand Kshetrimayum |
| Written by | Sen Sagolsem |
| Produced by | Kshetrimayum Bimal Singh |
| Starring | Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj Avi Khundrakpam |
| Cinematography | Irom Maipak |
| Music by | Tiken Takhellambam |
| Production company | Rajkumari Kamalasana Films |
| Distributed by | Rajkumari Kamalasana Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (officially called Manipuri language) |
Meitan Araba is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Lukanand Kshetrimayum and written by Sen Sagolsem. The film features Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj and Avi Khundrakpam in the lead roles. The film was certified in 2018 and released on 6 January 2019 at MSFDS (Manipur State Film Development Society), Palace Compound, Imphal. The film earned 11 nominations at the 8th SSS MANIFA 2019, winning 7 awards including the Best Feature Film Award.
Cast
- Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj
- Avi Khundrakpam
- Abenao Elangbam
- Idhou
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi
- Takhellambam Lokendra
Accolades
Meitan Araba won the Best Feature Film award and many other awards at the 8th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2019.
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Manipur State Film Awards 2019 | Best Cinematography | Irom Maipak | Won |
| Best Feature Film - Debut | Director: Lukanand Kshetrimayum Producer: Ksh. Bimal Singh |
Won | |
| Best Child Artist | Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor - Male | Avi Khundrakpam | Won | |
| Special Jury Mention | Chakpram Rameshchandra (Idhou) | Won | |
| 8th SSS MANIFA 2019 | Best Feature Film | Director: Lukanand Kshetrimayum Producer: Ksh. Bimal Singh |
Won |
| Best Direction | Lukanand Kshetrimayum | Won | |
| Best Child Artist | Brahmacharimayum Dishiraj | Won | |
| Best Background Score | Tiken Takhellambam | Won | |
| Best Art Director | Rajkumari Kamalasana Films Studio | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Irom Maipak | Won | |
| Best Screenplay | Sen Sagolsem | Won | |
| Best Playback Singer - Male | Huidrom Nowboy | Nominated | |
| Best Music Director | Tiken Takhellambam | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Lukanand Kshetrimayum | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male | Avi Khundrakpam | Nominated |
References
- "Meitan Araba 2018 | A Film by Lukanand Kshetrimayum". Mami Taibang. Archived from the original on 22 February 2020. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- "Meitan Araba - Premiere Show". allevents.in. Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- "SSS Manipuri Film Award Meitan Araba takes away top prizes – Manipur News". Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
- ^ "SSS Manipuri Film Award : Meitan Araba takes away top prizes : 12th feb19 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 13 October 2019. Retrieved 13 October 2019.