Manipur State Film Awards 2023
The Manipur State Film Awards 2023 was the 15th edition of the Manipur State Film Awards, an annual film awards programme presented by the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Government of Manipur to recognize achievements in Manipuri cinema, in Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri) and the natively spoken dialects of the state. The awards honoured films and individuals for their work in various categories, including feature films, performances, direction, screenwriting, music, and technical achievements. Eligible entries were films certified and released within the prescribed period in accordance with the rules and guidelines issued for the 2023 awards. The awards formed part of the state's official recognition of contributions to the development of the film industry in Manipur.[1][2][3][4]
Lifetime Achievement and Special Critics Awards
| Section | Award | Winner[5] |
|---|---|---|
| I | The MSFDS Lifetime Achievement Award | Moirangthem Nilamani Singh |
| II | Best Film Critic | Rajmani Ayekpam |
Results for the Feature Film Category
| Sl. | Category of Awards | Name (Winner) | Film / Details[5][6][7] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Feature Film | Eigi Nupi Tamnalai | Producer: Chandam Yaima Devi Director: Ningthoujam Ojitbabu |
| 2 | Best Debut Film for a Director | Samadon | Director: Inaocha Khundrakpam |
| 3 | Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment | Tharoi Ahambagi Mahao | Producer: Ranjit Ningthouja Director: Homeshwori Devi Khoibam |
| 4 | Best Film in dialects other than Meiteilon | I Hanunghaoga (Let Me Return) (Tangkhul dialect) | Producer: Meipung Production Director: Seema KS Awangshi |
| 5 | Best Direction | Ningthoujam Ojitbabu | For the film: Eigi Nupi Tamnalai |
| 6 | Best Art Direction | Seema KS Awangshi | For the film: I Hanunghaoga (Let Me Return) |
| 7 | Best Screenplay a) Best Screenplay (original) | Ningthoujam Ojitbabu | For the film: Eigi Nupi Tamnalai |
| 8 | Best Actor (Male) | Kshetrimayum Daya | For the film: Samadon |
| 9 | Best Actor (Female) | Ithoi Oinam | For the film: Tharoi Ahambagi Mahao |
| 10 | Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Diya Khwairakpam | For the film: Akangba Nachom |
| 11 | Best Supporting Actor (Female) | Melory Wahengbam | For the film: Khullaksha |
| 12 | Best Child Artiste | Baby Lamngangbi Laishram | For the film: Ashengba Eral |
| 13 | Best Cinematography | Tarung Wang | For the film: Khullaksha |
| 14 | Best Audiography a) Location Sound Recordist | Tarung Wang | For the film: Tharoi Ahambagi Mahao |
| 15 | Best Audiography b) Sound Designer | Inaocha Khundrakpam | For the film: Akangba Nachom |
| 16 | Best Choreography | Babycha Salam | For the film: Eigi Nupi Tamnalai |
| 17 | Best Editing | Khundrakpam Sanjit | For the film: Eigi Nupi Tamnalai |
| 18 | Best Special Effect | 1) Lairenlakpam Mohendro 2) Khumbongmayum Ishomani Singh | For the film: Eigi Nupi Tamnalai |
| 19 | Best Makeup Artiste | Monjaobi | For the film: Apikpa Mahum |
| 20 | Best Costume Design | Gaisinlu Rongmei Naga | For the film: Sang (The Curse) |
| 21 | Best Music Direction a) Song | Nanao Sagolmang | For the film: Ashengba Eral |
| 22 | Best Music Direction b) Background Score | Tenao HD | For the film: Khullaksha |
| 23 | Best Lyricist | Ningthoujam Ojitbabu | For the film: Eigi Nupi Tamnalai |
| 24 | Best Male Playback Singer | Sorri Senjam | For the film: Tami da Thoibi |
| 25 | Best Female Playback Singer | Thongam Loujingkhombi | For the film: Ashengba Eral |
| 26 | Special Jury Award | Samadon | Producer: Rajkumari Lakshmibai Devi Director: Inaocha Khundrakpam |
| 27 | Special Jury Mention | Angel Shimrah | For the film: Ngavei (The Gateway) |
Results for the Non-Feature Film Category
| Sl. | Award | Winner (Name) | Film / Details[5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Best Non-Feature Film | NIL | — |
| - | Best Film of a debut Director | NIL | — |
| 1 | Best Film in Sports/Issues etc. | Iron Women of Manipur | Producer: Haobam Paban Kumar Director: Haobam Paban Kumar |
| 2 | Best Biographical/Art & Culture Film | Khumenthem Prakash Singh (Subject) | Producer: Sreenivasrao K Director: Aribam Syam Sharma |
| 3 | Best Short Film | Eewai | Producer: Chingtham Samir Singh Director: Bishwamittra Khwairakpam |
| 4 | Best Direction | Bishwamittra Khwairakpam | For the film: Eewai |
| 5 | Best Cinematography | Saikhom Ratan | For the film: Iron Women of Manipur |
| 6 | Best Editing | Sankhajit Biswas | For the film: Iron Women of Manipur |
| 7 | Best Audiography | Laishram Devakumar Meitei | For the film: Iron Women of Manipur |
| 8 | Best Voice Over/Narration | Chongtham Kamala | For the film: Khumenthem Prakash Singh |
| 9 | Best Music Director | Michael Ngangom | For the film: Eewai |
| 10 | Best Music Video | Lairaba | Producer: Likla Band Director: Gurumayum Bonny Sharma |
| 11 | Best lyrics (Music Video) | Keke Wahengbam | For the Music Video: Poppy Leirang |
| 12 | Best Music Video Playback Singer (Male) | Arbin Soibam | For the Music Video: Lairaba |
| 13 | Best Music Video Playback Singer (Female) | Pinky Saikhom | For the Music Video: Thajagi Macha Morambee |
| 14 | Special Jury Award | Bobby Wahengbam | For the film: Padma Shri Wareppa Naba (Ritual to Mainstream) |
See also
References
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