''Enakta Leiringei'' (English: ''When You're Near Me'') is a 2017

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 ...

directed by Manoranjan Longjam. It stars

Kaiku Rajkumar Rajkumar Kaiku (born ) is an Indian actor, who has appeared in Manipuri films. Kaiku made his film debut with the 2003 romantic film ''Kalpana''. He has appeared in more than 400 Manipuri films. Some of his films are ''Ta-Tomba the Great'', '' ...

and

Soma Laishram Soma Laishram (born 5 January 1992) is an Indian actress and singer who appears in Manipuri films. She is a native of Imphal, Manipur. ''Nurei'', ''Hoo Chaage'', ''Loibataare Ta Raju'', and ''Chanu IPS'' are some of her famous movies. In Sep ...

in the lead roles. ''Enakta Leiringei'' got Best Feature Film award at the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018. It was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, on 28 October 2017. It had its regular theatrical screenings at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar in July 2018.

Synopsis

''Khaba'' and ''Thoinu'' met on their journey to

Jiribam Jiribam ( Meitei pronunciation:/jee-ree-baam/) is a municipal council in the Jiribam district of the state of Manipur, India. It is one of the fastest-growing towns in Manipur. The town is located on the state's westernmost boundary, adjoining ...

, and the series of events that followed during the journey changed their lives forever.

Cast

as Khaba *

as Thoinu * Redy Yumnam as Thoinu's love interest * Leishangthem Rahul * Narmada Sougaijam * Ningthoujam Rina as Thoinu's Mother * Oinam Gyaneshori * Devita Urikhinbam as Khaba's sister-in-law (Guest Appearance)

Production

The role of Khaba in the film was initially offered to

Gurumayum Bonny Gurumayum Bonny Sharma is an Indian actor and singer who predominantly appears in Manipuri films. He is famous for movies 'Yaiskul Pakhang Angaoba', 'Beragee Bomb', 'Mr Khadang'. He is a resident of Keishamthong Maning Longjam Leikai, Imphal, ...

, but due to his tight schedule, he rejected the offer. The shooting of the film took more than a year to complete due to certain social and political issues in Manipur.

Promotions

''Enakta Leiringei'' was promoted in the Saturday Night Show of Manung Hutna, Impact TV, hosted by Raj Nongthombam on 23 September 2017, ahead of its release at MSFDS, Imphal.

Accolades

''Enakta Leiringei'' won many awards at the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018, including the Best Feature Film award.

Soundtrack

Jimbo Ningombam composed the soundtrack for the film and Anil Longjam,

M. K. Binodini Devi Maharaj Kumari Binodini Devi (6 February 1922 - 17 January 2011) was an Indian novelist, short story writer, playwright, lyricist and member of the royal family of Manipur. She published books under the name ''Binodini''. She was best known for he ...

and Jimbo Ningombam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled ''Enakta Leiringei'', ''Karamba Jugki'' and ''Etaa''.

References

External links

* {{IMDb name, 9518824 2010s Meitei-language films 2017 films