Binoranjan Oinam

Binoranjan Oinam
Born
Binoranjan Oinam

Imphal, Manipur, India
OccupationsWriter, Lyricist, Filmmaker

Binoranjan Oinam (ꯕꯤꯅꯣꯔꯟꯖꯟ ꯑꯣꯏꯅꯥꯝ) is an Indian writer, lyricist and filmmaker from Manipur. He is known for his writings in Manipuri films, like Tomthin Shija, Aliyah, Akangba Nachom and Langdai Ama.[1][2][3][4]

Career

Binoranjan Oinam has scripted films like Eikhoi Pabunggi, Tomthin Shija, Aliyah, Ichadi Manini and Akangba Nachom. He has also written screenplays for feature films Khudi and Rongdaife. In 2024, he debuted as a filmmaker with the feature film Langdai Ama, which was also scripted by him. It was screened at the 9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival and 17th Habitat Film Festival 2025.[3][4]

Accolades

Oinam was honoured with different titles at film awards and festivals.

Award Category Film Result Ref.
9th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2024 Best Director Langdai Ama Won [1][2][4][5][6]
2nd North East India Film Festival, Manipur Best Screenplay Won [4][7][8]
11th MANIFA 2023 Best Screenplay Akangba Nachom Won [9]

Filmography

Year Film Role
2016 Eikhoi Pabunggi Story, screenplay, lyricist
2017 Tomthin Shija Story, screenplay, lyricist
Speedbreaker Story, screenplay
2018 Aliyah Story, screenplay, lyricist
2019 Ichadi Manini Story, screenplay, lyricist
2021 Khudi Screenplay
Rongdaife Screenplay
2022 Akangba Nachom Story, screenplay, lyricist
Nongallamdaisida Screenplay
2024 Langdai Ama Story, screenplay, director
Upcoming Aroiba Wayel Story, screenplay, director
Etinpham Story, screenplay, director
Ashithong Achangthong Story, screenplay, lyricist
Yaisa Returns Story, screenplay, director

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Binoranjan Oinam received Best Director at 9th Brahmaputra Film Festival 2024". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  2. ^ a b "Bodo film 'Bibo Binanao', director Binoranjan Oinam win top honours at Brahmaputra Valley film fest". Hindustan Times. 2024-12-09. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  3. ^ a b Sen, Subhadrika (2025-03-15). "Binoranjan Oinam's powerful storytelling and fabulous performances set Langdai Ama apart when portraying the narrative of a dysfunctional family". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  4. ^ a b c d Admin, IT Web (2025-05-14). "Lakshmipriya Devi's Boong and Binoranjan Oinam's Langdai Ama to be screened in Habitat Film Festival, New Delhi". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  5. ^ "Bodo film 'Bibo Binanao', director Binoranjan Oinam win top honours at Brahmaputra Valley film fest". The Times of India. 2024-12-09. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  6. ^ "Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival 2024 concludes, Kenny Basumatary bags Best Feature Film award". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2024-12-10. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  7. ^ "Manipuri Film "Oitharei" Wins Best Feature Film at 2nd North East India Film Festival 2025". The Sentinel. 2025-02-18. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  8. ^ Today, North East (2025-02-17). "Manipur: 2nd North East India Film Festival Concludes With Awards And Cultural Performances - Northeast Today". Retrieved 2025-11-03.
  9. ^ "Akangba Nachom awarded best film of the year". www.thesangaiexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.