Manipur State Film Awards 2025

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The Manipur State Film Awards 2025 was the 17th 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 2025 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]

MSFDS Lifetime Achievement Award

Sl. No.Award CategoryWinner[5]
1MSFDS Lifetime Achievement Award for 17th MSFA 2-25Dr. Arambam Lokendra[6]

Writing on Manipuri Cinema

Sl. No.Award CategoryWinner[5]
2Best Film CriticAshangbam Netrajit

Non-Feature Film

Sl. No.Award CategoryFilmDetails[5][2]
3Special Jury AwardThe Legacy of 4 GenerationsProducer: Maibam Brojeshwori
Director: Thiyam Debendra
4Special Jury MentionThe Silent PerformerDirector: Huidrom Rakesh

Feature Film

Sl. No.Award CategoryWinner / AwardeeFilm[5][2][7]
5Best Feature FilmLAANGOILAANGOI
Producer: Asem Nawang & Amarjit Sanasam
Director: Manoranjan Longjam
6Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome EntertainmentUNA UNAUNA UNA
Producer: Moirangthem Romesh Singh
Director: Irel Luwang
—Best Children's FilmNil—
—Best Film in dialects other than MeiteilonNil—
7Best Debut Film of a DirectorDinesh NaoremOITHAREI
8Best DirectorManoranjan LongjamLAANGOI
9Best Art DesignerPuinabati ThongamSUNITA
10Best Screenplay Writer (Original)Lambamayum PremchanOITHAREI
11Best Screenplay Writer (Adapted)Priyobrata KshetrimayumMANGALSANA
12Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male)Suraj NgasepamOITHAREI
13Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)Narmada SougaijamSUNITA
14Best Actor in Supporting Role (Male)G. Bonny SharmaLAANGOI
15Best Actor in Supporting Role (Female)Maya ChoudhuryONENESS
16Best Child ArtistAlka ThongamNAITOM SATPI
17Best CinematographerRegan Kh.UNA UNA
18Best Audiographer (Location/Sync Sound)Abhilekh BoruahSUNITA
19Best Sound DesignerNabapan DekaSUNITA
20Best ChoreographerQuintan MayengbamLANGDAI AMA
21Best EditorTarun WangLAANGOI
22Best VFX SupervisorMahendra Ch.LANGDAI AMA
23Best Make-Up ArtistDabo WangkheimayumSUNITA
24Best Costume DesignerGalif PaUNA UNA
25Best Music Director (Songs)Tony AheibamUNA UNA
26Best Music Director (Background score)Raju MutumOITHAREI
27Best LyricistAshok Kumar MoirangthemUNA UNA / MATAM
28Best Playback Singer (Male)Arbin SoibamMATAM, UNA UNA
29Best Playback Singer (Female)Pushparani HuidromMATAM, UNA UNA
30Special Jury AwardONENESSONENESS
Producer: Roushil Singla & Priyakanta Laishram
Director: Priyakanta Laishram
31Special Mention (Lead Actor-Female)Soma LaishramUNA UNA

See also

References

  1. ↑ "17th Manipur State Film Awards MSFA 2025". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  2. 1 2 3 "17th Manipur State Film Awards Announced: Laangoi Wins Best Film, Dr. Arambam Lokendra Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award". Northeast Live. 2025-06-27. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  3. ↑ Admin, IT Web (2025-04-10). "Manipur State Film Development Society calls for entries for 17th Manipur State Film Awards, 2025". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  4. ↑ "MSFDS Invites Entries For 17th Manipur State Film Awards 2025". Northeast Today.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "17th MANIPUR STATE FILM AWARDS 2025" (PDF). Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS).
  6. ↑ Bhattacharjee, Ananya (2025-06-27). "Debutant directors shine at 17th Manipur state film awards, Dr. Arambam Lokendra honoured". assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  7. ↑ "Fresh frames, bold voices make mark in State Film Awards : 27th jun25 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
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