''Tayai'' is a 2008

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directed by K. Bimal Sharma and produced by

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under the banner of Subhas and Sons'. It stars

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Huirem Seema Huirem Seema (''full name:'' Huirem Ningol Laimayum Ongbi Seema; 8 November 1970 - 17 September 2011) was an Indian actress from Imphal, Manipur. She had appeared in more than 100 Manipuri films. As a producer, she had four Manipuri digital films ...

, Prameshwori and Laishram Binata in the lead roles. The premiere show of the movie was held at Asha Cinema on 16 November 2008 and censored in 2009. The film got official selection at the 7th Manipur State Film Festival 2010.

Synopsis

''Tayai'' aka ''Yaima'' is an orphan. He is adopted by ''Ibochouba's'' father. He grows up to be a guy of cheerful and joyous nature. An incident happens where Ibochouba's wife ''Tharo'' falls victim to the blackmailing done by her ex-lover. It leads to ''Tharo'' initially falling into debt trap and later killing her ex-lover. ''Yaima'' gets to know about all this and decides to bear the burden. This leads him to be separated from his family. He never hesitates to help his family members wherever possible despite getting the bad name. ''Tharo'' finally reveals the truth and the family members regret for what they had done to ''Yaima''.

Cast

as Yaima *

as Ibochouba *

as Mani *

as Tharo * Prameshwori as Langlen * Laishram Binata as Tampha * Gurumayum Priyogopal as Ibochouba's father * Hidangmayum Guna as Thoiba * Tayenjam Mema as Shopkeeper * Heisnam Geeta as Ibochouba's mother * Benu as Yaima's vehicle owner *

Shougrakpam Hemanta Shougrakpam Hemanta (born 1969) is an Indian comedian, actor, writer and director, who has worked in various Shumang Kumhei plays and Manipuri films. He is well known for his role of ''Oja Tolhan'' in ''Eegi Mahao'' and his portrayal of the titul ...

as Teacher * Rajkumar Amarjeet as Tharo's ex-boyfriend (Guest appearance) * O. Mangi as Leishabi * Rojesh * Rajesh * ''Master'' Chingkheinganba as ''Master'' Yaima * ''Master'' Cleiton as ''Master'' Ibochouba * ''Baby'' Sneha as ''Baby'' Langlen * ''Baby'' Saya as ''Baby'' Tampha/Tamphasana

Soundtrack

Ranbir Thouna composed the soundtrack for the film and Biramangol Mekola wrote the lyrics. The song is titled ''Awabana Saruk Oiraba''.

References

{{Reflist Meitei-language films 2009 films Cinema of Manipur