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Meghachandra becomes member of int’l body

The Annual General Meeting of the India organisation of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI, short for Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique) approved the membership of four Indian film critics namely Siraj Syed, Narendra Bandabe, Meghachandra Kongbam and Minakshi Dutta. In an emailed message communicated by eminent film critic MK Raghavendra, the Secretary […]

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Film maker Syam feted

IMPHAL, Nov 10 : All Manipur Nupi Marup (AMNM), Indian Society for Cultural Co-operation and Friendship (ISCUF) and Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), Manipur, felicitated noted Manipuri film maker Aribam Syam Sharma today.
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Five day session on Syam Sharma’s films concludes

IMPHAL, Sep 12: Celebrated filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma has stressed on the importance of engaging deeply with the state of filmmaking in Manipur.

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IMPHAL, Sep 12: Celebrated filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma has stressed on the importance of engaging deeply with the state of filmmaking in Manipur.

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An open letter to the Governor of Manipur and Meghalaya

His Excellency,
The inauguration of the University of Culture and Manipur State Film and Television Institute on 12th August, 2016 is a realization of a dream for many who have worked in the conservation,

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Musical Troupe ‘Rhythms of Manipur’ performance at the Singapore Flyer

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Date & Time : 5th February, 2013 at 6.30 pm Venue: The Greek Theatre at the Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore – 039803. Co-hosted by the High Commission of India, Singapore and the Singapore Flyer About Rhythms of Manipur … Continue reading →

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Musical Troupe ‘Rhythms of Manipur’ performance at the Singapore Flyer, Co-hosted by the High Commission of India, Singapore and the Singapore Flyer

Date & Time : 5th February, 2013 at 6.30 pm

Venue: The Greek Theatre at the Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Avenue, Singapore – 039803.

Co-hosted by the High Commission of India, Singapore and the Singapore Flyer

About Rhythms of Manipur

Rhythms of Manipur, founded in 1985, is a rare Manipuri performing group specializing in traditional as well as in fusion arts. An important centre for Manipuri dance and music, over the last twenty six years it has undertaken extensive concert tours and research to revive rare performing art forms of the region. So far the group successfully performed at Kolkata, Guwahati, Mysore, Bhopal, Shillong, Kohima, New Delhi and other places in connection with important festivals.

The group also scored the music of various ballets, plays, films – mention may be made of the Engallei Ballet of Manipuri, Jagoi Marup, which bagged the best production award at the 3rd National Ballet Festival 1992, the childrens film ‘Paari’ produced by the Children Film Society and directed by celebrated film maker Aribam Syam Sharma – Paari, featured in many international film festivals in 2000.

The group was actively involved in the first Bharat Rang Mahotsav organized by the National School of Drama in 1999, and in other national theatre festivals held at Bangalore, Kolkota and Kochi. In 2002, it performed Moirang Sai Opera at the Brahmaputra river as part of the fifty-year’s celebration of Ford Foundation in India. Its fusion music production, Journey, based on the tunes and rhythms of four north eastern states produced by the Doordarshan (National Television), Imphal was judged as the Best Entry in the Music Category in the 10th National Doordarshan Annual Award 2009-2010.

The group members have performed with Tal Kravitz, celebrated Israeli musician, in an event organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Embassy of Israel in 2010. In January 2012, at the 14th Bharat Rang Mahotsav organized by National School of Drama, the Rhythms of Manipur’s newest production – Operetta Loika Loikum – was performed. The Rhythms of Manipur has been supported by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, since 1994.

Source: High Commission of India, Singapore

Mode Details at: http://hcisingapore.gov.in/news-and-events/musical-troupe-rhythms-of-manipur/

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Children film are neglected in Manipur `“ RK Nimai Singh

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Manipur,IMPHAL, January 31: 3 days 4th Children Film Festival inaugurated today at Manipur Film Development Corporation Ltd.(MFDC) auditorium, situated at palace gate, Imphal. The festival was jointly organised by Manipur Film Development Corporation and Children’s Film Society of India (CFSI). … Continue reading →

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The inauguration function was attended by Commissioner (Art & Culture) Dr. RK Nimai Singh, Director Art and Culture K Sobita Devi and film critic and national awardee RK Bidur Singh as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.

Speaking to the function RK Nimai Singh said that the children films selected to showcase at the MFDC theatre need to film place to place to reach every part of the state. He further said that children films are needed to promote more as it is almost neglected in the state of Manipur. He said that the films which are to be screened in the MFDC theatre including animated films will witness good films to the children of the state. The children films are not only for kids but the films are worth watching for the adults too concluded RK Nimai Singh.

Dr. K Sobita Devi delivering presidential speech said that children film festival was started from the year 2005 in the state of Manipur. She continued that it was unfortunate by that time because the department had no theatre to showcase the film festival. She lauded that today the department is jointly organising the 4th Children Film Festival at its own theatre.

Today one Manipuri film ‘Paari’ was screened to kick starts the children film festival. The film was produced by Aribam Syam Sharma.

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Aribam Syam Sharma`s Leipaklei invited to Jeonju Int`l Film Fest

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NEW DELHI, January 28 (MIC): Noted film director, Aribam Syam Sharma`s latest Manipuri feature film-Leipaklei (2012) has been invited for participation at the Jeonju International Film Festival to be held at Jeonju, South Korea from April 25 to May 5, … Continue reading →

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Based on the Sahitya Akademi Award winning drama- Leipaklei written by Arambam Samarendra, the film tells the story of a woman- Leipaklei who is separated from her husband and whose life is surrounded by the hard trials of fate and is burdened with sustaining herself and her little daughter. Photo Courtesy : http://kff.in/leipaklei.html

The Programme Coordinator of the Festival June Yun-kyung Kim informed the film maker Syam Sharma for screening the film in the section- `Special Section: Beyond Bollywood` of the 14th edition of the international film festival. The invitation came after the Jeonju festival authority selected the Manipuri film during the Kolkata International Film Festival.

Leipaklei had an enthusiastic response from the audience and critics when it was screened during the 18th Kolkata International Film Festival held in Kolkata in November 10-17, 2012 and was the inaugural film of the 5th Guwahati Film Festival held at Guwahati in December 10-16, 2012.

It may be mentioned that Aribam Syam Sharma made his directorial debut in Lamja Parshuram (1974) after scoring music as well as acting in the very first Manipuri film, Matamgi Manipur (1972) directed by Deb Kumar Bose. His directorial debut is said to have beat the then superhot Hindi film running in another theatre in Imphal, Raj Kapoor`s Bobby.

His second Manipuri film was Saphaabi (1979), based on a Manipuri folk story and received the national award in regional category. His third Manipuri film, Olangthagi Wangmadasoo (1980) was a block buster film and also bagged the regional award in the National Film Awards.

Syam Sharma`s Imagi Ningthem in 1981, marked the first Indian film to have won the top prize of `Grand Prix` in the Festival of Three Continents, Nantes in 1982.

His Ishanou (1990) which was screened in the Un Regard Section of the Cannes International Film Festival in 1991 and travelled to many major international film festivals was considered as another masterpiece of Syam Sharma and was screened recently in Indian International Film Festival, Goa in the Centenary Indian Film section among 27 Indian films selected. Acclaimed as one of the most original film makers of India by international critics, Aribam Syam Sharma, now 73, had won five National Film Awards in Manipuri features and eight National Awards in non-features.

A recipient of Padmashri in 2007 and V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008, Syam Sharma was the first Managing Director of the Manipur Film Development Corporation Ltd, a Government of Manipur Undertaking established in 1987. During his tenure, he laid the foundation for infrastructure development and film promotional activities like organizing national and foreign film festivals and has authored an autobiography entitled –Living Shadows which was published by the Guwahati Cine Club.

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KHONJELGEE EEPOM Manipur musical nite in Delhi

Invitation Manipur musical nite in Delhi A Manipur musical nite entitled KHONJELGEE EEPOM is being scheduled to be organized on 22 February 2011 to mark the release of Boyamayum Altaf’s… Read more »

KHONJELGEE EEPOM

Invitation

Manipur musical nite in Delhi

A Manipur musical nite entitled KHONJELGEE EEPOM is being scheduled to be organized on 22 February 2011 to mark the release of Boyamayum Altaf’s maiden Manipuri solo album with the same title. It is to be noted that Mr. Altaf, a resident of Manipur and who is pursuing engineering and musical courses in Delhi, has been a passionate high scale vocalist and had performed several times in Delhi.

Guest artists:

Madhuri

Pushparani

Sadananda

Sorri senjam

Uttam

Anchor:

Actor Guna

Music:

Mahabharat

Date: 22 February 2011

Venue: Dussera Ground, Mukherjee Nagar, North Delhi

Time: 4 pm to 10 pm

Note:

Entry is strictly on the basis of invitation or entry ticket (Rs 200 only) available at the gate.
Intoxication, and illicit costume and behavior are strictly prohibited at the programme venue.

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