VDF Thasana
| VDF Thasana | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Homen D' Wai |
| Written by | Homen D' Wai |
| Produced by | L. Momo Sharma |
| Starring | Gurumayum Bonny Leishangthem Tonthoi Abenao Elangbam |
| Cinematography | Mahesh Chhetry |
| Edited by | Kalu & Pibaton |
| Music by | Gotimayum Surchandra Sharma Audiography: Romi Lamabam |
Production company | Robin Color Picture |
| Distributed by | Color Art |
Release date |
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Running time | 150 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meiteilon (Manipuri) |
VDF Thasana is a 2014 Manipuri film written and directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by L. Momo Sharma, under the banner of Robin Color Picture.[1][2] It stars Gurumayum Bonny as the titular protagonist with Leishangthem Tonthoi and Abenao Elangbam in the lead roles.[3]
VDF Thasana was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on 27 March 2014.[4] Due to limited seat capacity of BOAT, the film was premiered again the next day on 28 April 2014 at Shankar Talkies, Lamphel. It was screened in various theatres of Manipur in June 2014.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Gurumayum Bonny as Thasana
- Leishangthem Tonthoi as Laishna
- Abenao Elangbam as Thadoi
- Ibomcha as Pharaba, Thasana's friend
- R.K. Sanajaoba as Laishna's father
- Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Thasana's mother
- Philem Puneshori as Thadoi's mother
- Hijam Shyamdhani as Tomal, Thadoi's grandfather
Accolades
[edit]The film bagged five awards at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014.[6]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 | Best Audiography | Romi Lamabam | Won |
| Best Editing | Hodam Tommy | Won | |
| Best Lyricist | Homen D' Wai | Won | |
| Best Female Playback Singer | R.K. Nandeshori | Won | |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Gurumayum Bonny | Won |
Soundtrack
[edit]Gotimayum Surchandra Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Keishampat ni Keishampat and Ha Ha Tomal.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Keishampat ni Keishampat" | Homen D' Wai | G. Surchandra | Gurumayum Bonny, Surma Chanu | 06:19 |
| 2. | "Ha Ha Tomal" | Homen D' Wai | G. Surchandra | Gurumayum Bonny, Nandeshori | 05:51 |
| Total length: | 12:10 | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Bonny becomes VDF". manipurupdate.com.
- ^ "Manipuri filmmaker Homen D' Wai passes away". Imphal Free Press.
- ^ "Ragging real-life to Ritzy reel-life : Bonny just did it | Manipur Times". manipurtimes.com. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "VDF Thasana - KUMHEI". www.kumhei.com.
- ^ "VDF Thasana Movie Premiere - Kumhei Events". www.kumhei.com.
- ^ "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle.
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