Saaphabee

Saaphabee
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Directed byAribam Syam Sharma
Screenplay bySarangthem Bormani
Story bySarangthem Bormani
Produced byG. Narayan Sharma
StarringKangabam Tomba
Laishram Subadani
CinematographyDeojibhai Padhiar
Edited byMadhusudan Banerjee
Music byAribam Syam Sharma
Production
company
N.S. Films
Distributed byN.S. Films
Release date
  • 13 July 1976 (1976-07-13)
Running time
116 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Saaphabee is a 1976 Manipuri film written by Sarangthem Bormani, produced by G. Narayan Sharma and directed by Aribam Syam Sharma.[1][2][3] The film features Kangabam Tomba and Laishram Subadani in the lead roles.[4] It was released at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar on 13 July 1976.[5] The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 24th National Film Awards.[6][7] It is based on the famous Manipuri folk play Haorang Leishang Saaphabee.[8] It is the first Manipuri folk film.[9][10]

Cast

  • Kangabam Tomba as Loya Naha Saaphaba
  • Laishram Subadani as Haorang Leishang Saaphabee
  • Manbi as Saaphabee's mother
  • N. Tombi as Tabung, King of Kege region, Saaphabee's father
  • Soraisam Keshoram as Thongnang, King of Khuman region, Saaphaba's father
  • Kshetrimayum Rashi as Saaphabee's friend
  • Elangbam Indu as Saaphabee's friend
  • Babu
  • Shanti
  • Gouri
  • Open

Soundtrack

Aribam Syam Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Konsaba Ibochou and G. Joykumar Sharma wrote the lyrics.[11] The movie has four songs sung by Aheibam Syam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna and Khun Joykumar.[12]

Saaphabee
Soundtrack album by
Aheibam Syam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna, Khun Joykumar
Released1976
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length18:19
LabelN.S. Films
ProducerG. Narayan Sharma
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Mapok Langol Khudingda"Aheibam Shyam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna04:39
2."Eidi Pakhang Shareeni"Khun Joykumar04:06
3."Khoyumgumna Saklotpa"Arambam Jamuna Devi04:28
4."Ngasi Korou Nongjada"Aheibam Syam Sharma, Arambam Jamuna05:06
Total length:18:19

References

  1. ^ "Aribam Syam Sharma | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ Laithangbam, Iboyaima; Kongbam, Meghachandra (16 December 2021). "Indigenous people will become strangers in their own lands: Aribam Syam Sharma". The Hindu.
  3. ^ "Aribam Syam Film". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Saphabee (1976)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  5. ^ "'HELLOY' Between conscious and sub-consciousness: A film by G. Narayan Sharma". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Manipuri feature film bags national award after 12 years". kanglaonline.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  7. ^ Festival. "Aribam Syam Sharma - Festival des Cinémas d'Asie de Vesoul". www.cinemas-asie.com (in French). Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  8. ^ MEGHACHANDRA KONGBAM (27 February 2021). "Aribam Syam Sharma: A Genius in the World of Indian Cinema". imphalreviews.in.
  9. ^ Meghachandra Kongbam (31 March 2014). "Manipuri Cinema : Multiple Facets". communicationtoday.net. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  10. ^ "Saaphabee (1976)". moviebuff.com.
  11. ^ "Saaphabee Songs: Saaphabee MP3 Manipuri Songs by Arambam Jamuna Online Free on Gaana.com". Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Saaphabee (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Amazon.com". Amazon. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
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