14th Manipur State Film Award: Romi Meitei’s ‘Eikhoigi Yum’ wins best feature film, Bishesh Huirem wins Best Actor (Transgender)
For the first time, two actors including a transgender were adjudged winners of the best male actor award.
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04 April, 2022 08:58 am IST
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The winners of the 14th Manipur State Film Award, 2022 were announced today during a function held at Preview Theatre of Manipur State Film Development Society, MSFDS, Palace Compound.
Out of 15 entries in the feature section, 'Eikhoigi Yum' directed by Romi Meitei and produced by Chingshubam Sheetal and Romi Meitei was adjudged the Best Feature Film by the 7-member jury committee, chaired by renowned filmmaker Oken Amakcham.
For the first time, two actors including a transgender actor were adjudged winners of the best male actor award. The winners are Ningthoujam Shilheiba (Dinesh) for the film 'Nungshi Lottery Phaorehe' and Bishesh Huirem (transgender) for the film 'Apaiba Leichil'.
In a statement, the jury committee pointed out that jury members experienced a conflict while deciding the best actors as the 'third gender' character gave sterling performance, deserving the State Award for acting. Noting that the 'third gender' actor was made joint winner in the best actor (male) category, the committee drew attention of organisers to classify the same as best actor (third gender).
Meanwhile, Ningombam Biju is the winner of the best Actor (female) for her role in the film 'Nungshi Keithel'.
'Larei Lathup' bagged the title for the Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment. The film is directed by directed by Ningthoujam Ojitbabu and produced by Chandam Yaima. Bobby Haobam was given the Best Direction award in feature film section for the film ‘Rongdaife’.
For the non-feature section, the best non-feature Film was bagged by 'Ayekpasinggi Pukkei' directed by Debendra Thiyam and produced by Brojeshwori Maibam. The film also won the awards for best film of a debut director, best audiographer, best music direction and best voice over.
'Pabung Syam' directed by Haobam Paban Kumar and produced by Films Division, Mumbai won the best biographical film award. The film also won the award for best director.
The award for the best film on social issues was bagged by 'Beyond Blast', which was produced by Sushila Leima Konjengbam and directed by Ratan Saikhom. Sonia Nepram's 'Bloody Phanek' was named winner of the Special Jury Award.
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