Manipur State Film Awards 2024
The Manipur State Film Awards 2024 was the 16th 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 2024 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 Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to:
Feature Film Category
| SL | Category of Awards | Name | Film / Details[5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Feature Film | Mareibak Ningba Herachandra | Producer: Chinglemba Yengkhom Director: Haorongbam Maipaksana |
| 2 | Best Debut Film for a Director | NIL | — |
| 3 | Best Popular Film providing wholesome entertainment | NIL | — |
| 4 | Best Film in dialects other than Meiteilon | NIL | — |
| 5 | Best Direction | Haobam Pabankumar | For the film: Joseph's Son |
| 6 | Best Art Direction | Sh. Inaocha Sharma | For the film: Thambal |
| 7 | Best Screenplay b) Best Screenplay (Adapted) | Haobam Pabankumar & Sudhir Naoroibam | For the film: Joseph's Son |
| 8 | Best Actor (Male) | Naorem Pilot Singh | For the film: Mareibak Ningba Herachandra |
| 9 | Best Actor (Female) | Pinky Saikhom | For the film: Thambal |
| 10 | Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Yengkhom Ingocha | For the film: Mareibak Ningba Herachandra |
| 11 | Best Supporting Actor (Female) | Rina Ningthoujam | For the film: Thambal |
| 12 | Best Child Artiste | Baby Lamnganbi Laishram | For the film: Thambal |
| 13 | Best Cinematography | Joydeep Bose | For the film: Joseph's Son |
| 14 | Best Audiography a) Location Sound Recordist | Sabyasachi Pal | For the film: Joseph's Son |
| 15 | Best Audiography b) Sound Designer | Loitongbam Sunil & Bony Ningthouja | For the film: Mareibak Ningba Herachandra |
| 16 | Best Choreography | NIL | — |
| 17 | Best Editing | Sankhajit Biswas Yoimayai Mongsaba | For the film: Joseph's Son For the film: Mareibak Ningba Herachandra |
| 18 | Best Special Effect | NIL | — |
| 19 | Best Makeup Artistes | Abujam Ragini Devi & Wangjam Chandrima Chanu | For the film: Mareibak Ningba Herachandra |
| 20 | Best Costume Design | NIL | — |
| 21 | Best Music Direction a) Song | NIL | — |
| 22 | Best Music Direction b) Background Score | Huidrom Anil Singh | For the film: Mareibak Ningba Herachandra |
| 23 | Best Lyrist | Rewben Mashangva | For the film: Joseph's Son |
| 24 | Best Male Playback Singer | Arbin Soibam | For the film: Tamphamani |
| 25 | Best Female Playback Singer | Nganthoibi Ningthoujam | For the film: Thambal |
| 26 | Special Jury Award | NIL | — |
| 27 | Special Jury Mention | Mayaanglambam Ratan Singh | For Costume design for the film: Mareibak Ningba Herachandra |
Non-Feature Film Category
| SL | Category of Awards | Name | Film / Details[5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Non-Feature Film | Andro Dreams | Producer: Meena Longjam & Jani Vishwanatha Director: Meena Longjam |
| 2 | Best Film of a debut Director | Kwatha Pham Kaaba | Director: Khaba Maimom |
| 3 | Best Film in Sports/Issues etc. | NIL | — |
| 4 | Best Biographical/Art & Culture Film | NIL | — |
| 5 | Best Short Film | NIL | — |
| 6 | Best Direction | Meena Longjam | For the film: Andro Dreams |
| 7 | Best Cinematography | Sunny Sarungbam | For the film: Andro Dreams |
| 8 | Best Editing | Sankhajit Biswas | For the film: Andro Dreams |
| 9 | Best Audiography | NIL | — |
| 10 | Best Voice-Over/Narration | NIL | — |
| 11 | Best Music Director | NIL | — |
| 12 | Best Music Video | NIL | — |
| 13 | Best lyrics (Music Video) | NIL | — |
| 14 | Best Music Video Playback Singer (Male) | NIL | — |
| 15 | Best Music Video Playback Singer (Female) | NIL | — |
| 16 | Special Jury Award | NIL | — |
| 17 | Special Jury Mention | Amarjeet Maibam | For the film: The Untiring Women |
See also
References
- ↑ "16th Manipur State Film Awards MSFA 2024". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
- ↑ "MSFDS CALLS FOR ENTRY FOR 16TH MANIPUR STATE FILM AWARDS, 2024". KRC TIMES. 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
- ↑ "Lifetime achievement for Lokendra, Swarnajit as Manipur Film Awards resume : 27th may26 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
- ↑ "MSFDS CALLS FOR ENTRY FOR 16TH MANIPUR STATE FILM AWARDS, 2024". Waari Singbul. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
- 1 2 3 "16th MANIPUR STATE FILM AWARD 2024 RESULTS" (PDF). Manipur State Film Development Society (MFSDS).
- ↑ "Lifetime achievement for Lokendra, Swarnajit as Manipur Film Awards resume : 27th may26 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.