Mr. Khadang
| Mr. Khadang: Animals are Human | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Chou En Lai |
| Screenplay by | Momocha Konthoujam |
| Story by | Momocha Konthoujam |
| Produced by | Laishram Premila |
| Starring | Gurumayum Bonny Bala Hijam |
| Cinematography | Boong Konjengbam |
| Edited by | Joykishan |
Production company | Anouba Maikei Productions |
| Distributed by | Anouba Maikei Productions |
Release dates |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language) |
Mr. Khadang: Animals are Human (English: Mr. Chatterbox) is a 2017 Indian Meitei language film directed by Chou En Lai and produced by Laishram Premila, under the banner of Anouba Maikei Productions.[1][2][3] It stars Gurumayum Bonny in the title role. Mr. Khadang won the Best Feature Film Award at the 7th SSS MANIFA 2018.[4] It was released at Range Ground, Yaiskul on 1 October 2017.[5] It was also premiered at Shankar Lal Auditorium, North Campus, University of Delhi, on 20 August 2017.[6][7]
Synopsis[edit]
The film centers around Mani, also known as Mr. Khadang for being a chatterbox, but what he speaks is always the truth. A lie once told due to certain circumstances makes him to be very wrongly taken by his girlfriend Thadoi. The series of events that follows due to the lie told, changes him to a completely different person, ultimately proving everyone that Mr. Khadang is not a worthless person.
Cast[edit]
- Gurumayum Bonny as Maibam Mani Meitei aka Mr. Khadang
- Bala Hijam as Thadoi
- Redy Yumnam as Thanil
- Ithoi Oinam as Langlen
- Thingom Pritam as Sanatomba, Mani's brother
- Ningthoujam Rina as Santomba's wife
- Longjam Ongbi Lalitabi as Mani's mother
- Idhou as Khura
- Surjit Saikhom as Thoiba
- Kajal Mutum as Thaja
- Nandakumar Nongmaithem as Dr. Loya, Surgeon
- Soma Laishram as Maibam Likla, Mani's Daughter (Cameo Appearance/Narrator)
- Ratan Lai as Journalist (Cameo Appearance)
Accolades[edit]
Mr. Khadang won awards at the 7th Sahitya Seva Samiti Awards (SSS MANIFA) 2018, including the Best Feature Film Award.[4][8][9]
| Award | Category | Winner's name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th SSS MANIFA 2018 | Best Feature Film | Producer: Laishram Premila Director: Chou En Lai |
Won |
| Best Director | Chou En Lai | Won | |
| Best Story | Momocha Konthoujam | Won | |
| Best Make-Up | Jenny Khurai | Won |
Soundtrack[edit]
Tony Aheibam composed the soundtrack for the film and Sairem Paikhomba Meitei wrote the lyrics. The song is titled Punshi Lamjel.[10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Punshi Lamjel" | Sairem Paikhomba Meitei | Tony Aheibam Vno Waribam(tune) | Arbin Soibam | 04:09 |
| Total length: | 4:09 | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Mr Khadang: Love story of a cow lover" (PDF). The People's Chronicle. 29 July 2017. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2020.
- ^ "Mr. Khadang :: Behind the Scenes - Part 1". e-pao.org.
- ^ "Mr. Khadang :: Behind the Scenes - Part 2". e-pao.org.
- ^ a b "Mr. Khadang bags best film award in 7th SSS MANIFA". www.ifp.co.in.
- ^ "mr khadang - Kumhei.com". Kumhei.
- ^ "Mr Khadang - Premiere Show". www.wherevent.com.
- ^ "Mr Khadang - Premiere Show at DELHI".
- ^ "7th SSS MANIFA 2018, Manipuri Film Award: Complete winners' list - The Manipur Post". www.manipurpost.com.
- ^ "MANIPUR LATEST NEWS: SSS MANIFA MR KHADANG". 10 February 2018.
- ^ TANTHA (4 June 2017). "Punshi Lamjel - Official Mr. Khadang OST Release" – via YouTube.