''Eidee Kadaida '' (
English
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: ''Where Am I'') is a 2014
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 ''Ma ...
directed by
O. Gautam and produced by Bigyani Hidangmayum, under the banner of Nilahari Films. The film features
Gokul Athokpam
Gokul Athokpam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films. In addition to films, he has also worked in theatres, and has acted in many ''Shumang Kumhei
Shumang Kumhei (), also known as , is a Meitei traditional form of theatre, usually ...
,
Abenao Elangbam and
Leishangthem Tonthoi in the lead roles. The movie was premiered at Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC), Palace Compound on 31 January 2014 and Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal on 19 April 2014.
Plot
Life has many shades to offer. People in general live with the hope of finding the brighter shades of life. But when Lakhi's hope is constantly threatened by ill-fated events, she struggles to find her place in the society.
Cast
*
Gokul Athokpam
Gokul Athokpam is an Indian actor who appears in Manipuri films. In addition to films, he has also worked in theatres, and has acted in many ''Shumang Kumhei
Shumang Kumhei (), also known as , is a Meitei traditional form of theatre, usually ...
as Thoungamba
*
Abenao Elangbam as Lakhi
*
Leishangthem Tonthoi as Rohini, Lakhi's Mother
* Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Rohini's mother
* Venus as Tonjaoba, Lakhi's younger brother
* Idhou as Brajagopal, Lakhi's paternal uncle
* Thasana Th. as Lakhi's friend
* Surjit Saikhom as Rohini's husband
* Rainy as Baby Lakhi
* Ranbir Hidangmayum as Achouba, Lakhi's brother
* Pakhangba
Accolades
Baby Rainy won the Best Child Artist award at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014. The film also won two awards at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014.
Soundtrack
Jeetenkumar Naorem composed the soundtrack for the film and Bachan Chongtham and Amujao Chongtham wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled ''Nangbu Yengjaraga Eigi Thamoise'', ''Leikrak Chatla Kangla Leimaida'' and ''Kainare Haiba Khanglabasu''.
References
External links
* {{Cite web, url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2cLg_70pLw, title=Eidee Kadaida Teaser, via=YouTube
2010s Meitei-language films
2014 films