Ichadi Manini
Ichadi Manini (English: "My Son is a Gem") is a 2019 Manipuri film directed by Geet Yumnam and produced by Ningthoujam Malakumari. It stars Amar Mayanglambam and Bala Hijam in the lead roles. The movie won the "Special Jury" and "Best Actor in a Leading Role - Male" Awards at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020. The film was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT), Palace Compound, Imphal on 28 July 2019. Synopsis. The well going "Meiraba's" family is broken into fragments due to the immoral acts of his father, "Thoiba". He develops illicit affairs with  a married lady "Sakhenbi". This leads "Meiraba" to sacrifice his youth life for his mother and sister. "Yaiphabi", Meiraba's girlfriend, tries to help him in every possible ways. But certain unforeseen circumstances makes "Meiraba" distance himself from his girlfriend. The clueless "Yaiphabi" agrees to tie knot with a stranger guy out of frustration. When she knows the truth, she leaves everything and stands for "Meiraba". They are united again. "Thoiba" also realises his mistakes and comes back for forgiveness and rebuilding of his shattered family. Accolades. "Amar Mayanglambam" and "Ningthoujam Rina" won the Best Actor in a Leading Role  (Male) and Special Jury Awards respectively at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020. "Ichadi Manini" got two titles out of the nominated five at 9th MANIFA 2020. Music. Surmani (Rishi) composed the soundtrack for the film and Binoranjan Oinam wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled "Thammoigee Meehul" and "Hey Punshi". The online copyrights of the songs were procured by Mami Taibang.