Pandam Amada
Pandam Amada (English: In Pursuit Of) is a 2019 Manipuri Film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Sarokons. It stars Bonney Takhelmayum and Archana Konsam in the lead roles. The film was premiered at MSFDS on 8 September 2019.[1] The film was world premiered at the 18th International Dhaka Film Festival held at Dhaka, Bangladesh from 11 to 19 January 2020.[2] Pandam Amada has been selected among 15 films screened in the Children's Film Section of the festival.[3] The film is also selected at the 18th Third Eye Asian Film Festival, Mumbai.[4] The movie is nominated for 9th MANIFA 2020 under various categories.[5] The film got selection at the Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival, 2020.[6] It won many awards, including the Best Feature Film Award at the Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[7]
| Pandam Amada | |
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![]() Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | O. Gautam |
| Produced by | Sarokons |
| Screenplay by | Santosh Laishram |
| Story by | Santosh Laishram |
| Starring | Bonney Takhelmayum Archana Konsam |
| Music by |
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| Cinematography | Dhana Luwang |
| Edited by | O. Gautam |
Production company | Takhel Films |
| Distributed by | Takhel Films |
Release date | 8 September 2019 |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei |
Cast
- Bonney Takhelmayum
- Archana Konsam
- Raju Nong
- Maya Choudhury
- Ningthoujam Rina
- Ghanashyam
- Naoton
- Thokchom Sanu
Soundtrack
Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Eikhoi Yambung wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Naken Tha and Exam Loire. Naken Tha became a hit song number and reached more than 4 million views on YouTube. The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.
| Pandam Amada | |
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| Soundtrack album by Kenedy Khuman | |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 9:41 |
| Label | Takhel Films |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Naken Tha" | Eikhoi Yambung | Tony Aheibam | Kenedy Khuman | 05:25 |
| 2. | "Exam Loire" | Eikhoi Yambung | Tony Aheibam | Kenedy Khuman | 04:16 |
| Total length: | 9:41 | ||||
Awards and nominations
Pandam Amada won many awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020, including the Best Feature Film Award.[8]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manipur State Film Awards | 20 May 2020 | Best Feature Film | O. Gautam Sarokons |
Won | [9] [10] |
| Best Director | O. Gautam | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay (Original) | Santosh Laishram Momocha Konthoujam |
Won | |||
| Best Production Designer | Demba | Won | |||
| Best Audiography (Sound Designer) | Ph. Shananda Sharma | Won | |||
| Best Editing | O. Gautam | Won | |||
| Best Make-Up | Poison (Kh. Debabrata) | Won | |||
| Best Background Score | RK Birendrajit L. Karnajit |
Won | |||
| Best Playback Singer (Male) | Kenedy Khuman (Naken Tha) | Won | |||
| Best Choreography | John Irom | Won | |||
| Best Children's Film | O. Gautam Konsam Saroja |
Won |
References
- "Pandam Amada | A film by O Gautam". Mami Taibang.
- "Manipuri film 'Pandam Amada' to premiere at Dhaka film fest". North East Now. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- "O Goutam's Pandam Amada to have world premiere at DIIF". The People's Chronicle. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- "Manipuri film Pandan selected for Asian Festival". The News Mill. 12 December 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
- "Manipur film fraternity shocked over exclusion of Manipuri cinema in IFFI". United News of India. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Manipur Film Awards: Pandam Amada wins best feature film". Imphal Free Press. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Manipur state film awards announced". United News of India. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Nominees out for 9th MANIFA 2020". The Sangai Express. 16 February 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- "Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Winners". The Sangai Express. 21 May 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
External links
- Pandam Amada at IMDb
