Enakta Leiringei

2017 Manipuri film, India

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Enakta Leiringei

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Manoranjan Longjam
Written by| Anil Longjam
Produced by| Ironball Team
Premchand Lambamayum
Starring| Kaiku Rajkumar
Soma Laishram
Cinematography| Regan Khangembam
Edited by| Premananda Nongthombam

Production
company

Anil Longjam Productions

Distributed by| Ironball

Release date

* 28 October 2017 (2017-10-28)

Running time

| 134 minutes
Country| India
Language| Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Enakta Leiringei (English: When You're Near Me) is a 2017 Indian Meitei language film directed by Manoranjan Longjam.[1][2] It stars Kaiku Rajkumar and Soma Laishram in the lead roles.[3] Enakta Leiringei got Best Feature Film award at the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018.[4] It was released at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound, on 28 October 2017.[5] It had its regular theatrical screenings at Usha Cinema, Paona Bazar in July 2018.

## Synopsis

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Khaba and Thoinu met on their journey to Jiribam, and the series of events that followed during the journey changed their lives forever.

## Cast

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* Kaiku Rajkumar as Khaba
* Soma Laishram as Thoinu
* Redy Yumnam as Thoinu's love interest
* Leishangthem Rahul
* Narmada Sougaijam
* Ningthoujam Rina as Thoinu's Mother
* Oinam Gyaneshori
* Devita Urikhinbam as Khaba's sister-in-law (Guest Appearance)

## Production

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The role of Khaba in the film was initially offered to Gurumayum Bonny, but due to his tight schedule, he rejected the offer. The shooting of the film took more than a year to complete due to certain social and political issues in Manipur.[6]

## Promotions

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Enakta Leiringei was promoted in the Saturday Night Show of Manung Hutna, Impact TV, hosted by Raj Nongthombam on 23 September 2017, ahead of its release at MSFDS, Imphal.[7]

## Accolades

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Enakta Leiringei won many awards at the 11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018, including the Best Feature Film award.[8][9][10]

Award  | Category  | Winner's name  | Result

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11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018  | Best Feature Film  | Director:
Manoranjan Longjam
Producer:
Premchand Lambamayum  | Won
Best Director  | Manoranjan Longjam  | Won
Best Actor  | Kaiku Rajkumar | Won
Best Actress  | Soma Laishram | Won
Best Screenplay  | Anil Longjam  | Won
Best Cinematography  | Regan Khangembam  | Won
Best Editing  | Premananda Nongthombam  | Won

## Soundtrack

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Jimbo Ningombam composed the soundtrack for the film and Anil Longjam, M. K. Binodini Devi and Jimbo Ningombam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Enakta Leiringei,[11] Karamba Jugki[12] and Etaa.[13]

Enakta Leiringei

Soundtrack album by

Pushparani Huidrom, June Neelu, Anil Thiyam

Studio| Hayum Studio
Shallow River Studio
CCC Media
Genre| Feature film soundtrack
Length| 12:15
Label| Ironball Production

No.| Title| Lyrics| Music| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Enakta Leiringei"| Anil Longjam| Jimbo Ningombam| Pushparani Huidrom| 03:57
2.| "Karamba Jugki"| M. K. Binodini Devi| Jimbo Ningombam
Aribam Syam Sharma (Original Tune)| June Neelu| 04:16
3.| "Etaa"| Jimbo Ningombam| Jimbo Ningombam| Arun Thiyam| 04:02
Total length:| 12:15

## References

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1. ^ "Enakta Leiringei". Kumhei.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
2. ^ "Enakta Leiringei :: Behind the Scenes - Part 1". e-pao.org.
3. ^ "Enakta Leiringei :: Behind the Scenes - Part 2". e-pao.org.
4. ^ "Awards for 11th Manipur State Film Awards distributed". Ifp.co.in. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
5. ^ "Enakta Leiringei First Day First Show". Kumhei.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
6. ^ "'Enakta Leirigei' to be awarded best feature film in 11th Manipur State Film Awards". Ifp.co.in. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
7. ^ "Enakta Leiringei on Manung Hutna 23 September 2017". Youtube.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
8. ^ "Winners of Film Awards named : 30th nov18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". E-pao.net. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
9. ^ "11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018 : 10th dec18 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". E-pao.net. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
10. ^ "11th Manipur State Film Awards 2018 br'Enakta Leiringei' bags 7 awards including award for best feature film – Manipur News". Manipur.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
11. ^ "Enakta Leiringei". Youtube.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
12. ^ "Karamba Jugki". Youtube.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
13. ^ "Etaa". Youtube.com. Retrieved 15 January 2019.

## External links

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* Enakta Leiringei at IMDb

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