Eidee Kadaida

Eidee Kadaida
Theatrical release poster
Directed byOinam Gautam Singh
Written bySudhir Naoroibam
Screenplay bySudhir Naoroibam
Story byBigyani Hidangmayum
Produced byBigyani Hidangmayum
StarringGokul Athokpam
Abenao Elangbam
Leishangthem Tonthoi
CinematographyMohon Kangla
Edited byOinam Gautam Singh
Music byJeetenkumar Naorem
Production
company
Nilahari Films
Distributed byNilahari Films
Release date
  • 31 January 2014 (2014-01-31)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeiteilon (Manipuri)

Eidee Kadaida (English: Where Am I) is a 2014 Manipuri film directed by O. Gautam and produced by Bigyani Hidangmayum, under the banner of Nilahari Films. The film features Gokul Athokpam, 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[1] and Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Imphal on 19 April 2014.[2]

Synopsis

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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

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  • Gokul Athokpam 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 as Lakhi's friend
  • Surjit Saikhom as Rohini's husband
  • Baby Rainy as Baby Lakhi
  • Master Ranbir Hidangmayum as Achouba, Lakhi's brother
  • Pakhangba

Accolades

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Baby Rainy won the Best Child Artist award at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014.[3] The film also bagged two awards at the 3rd SSS MANIFA 2014.[4]

Award Category Winner's name Result
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 Best Child Artist Baby Rainy Won
3rd SSS MANIFA 2014 Best Child Artist Master Ranbir Hidangmayum Won
Best Make-Up Bicha Won

Soundtrack

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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.

Eidee Kadaida
Soundtrack album by
Suren Yumnam, Pushparani Huidrom, Nandini, Amujao
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length11:00
LabelNilahari Films
No.TitleMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Nangbu Yengjaraga Eigi Thamoise"Jeetenkumar NaoremAmujao Chongtham, Pushparani Huidrom04:48
2."Leikrak Chatla Kangla Leimaida"Jeetenkumar NaoremNandini00:58
3."Kainare Haiba Khanglabasu"Jeetenkumar NaoremSuren Yumnam05:14
Total length:11:00

References

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  1. ^ "Kumhei - Manipuri Movies - Eidee Kadaida". www.kumhei.com. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Eidee Kadaida - KUMHEI". www.kumhei.com. Archived from the original on 7 December 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  3. ^ "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  4. ^ "SSS MANIFA Film Award 2014 :: E-Pao Photo Gallery". e-pao.net. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
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