Sambal Wangma Explained

Sambal Wangma
Director:K. Ibohal Sharma
Producer:Ph. Sobita Devi
Screenplay:K. Ibohal Sharma
Story:Ph. Sobita Devi
Starring:Khun Joykumar
Parvati
Star Kamei
Music:Khun Joykumar
Audiography:
A. Shantimo Sharma
Cinematography:K. Bimal Sharma
Editing:K. Bimal Sharma
Studio:X-Cine
Runtime:130 minutes
Country:India
Language:Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Sambal Wangma (English: Beyond The Fence) is a 1993 Indian Meitei language film directed by K. Ibohal Sharma and produced by Ph. Sobita Devi.[1] [2] The story of the film was written by Ph. Sobita Devi and screenplay by K. Ibohal Sharma.[3] [4] It stars Khun Joykumar, Parvati and Star Kamei in the lead roles.[5] [6] A. Bimola and Khun Joykumar are playback singers of the songs in the movie. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 41st National Film Awards.[7] [8] It was also selected for Indian Panorama of the International Film Festival of India 1994.[9]

Synopsis

The film vocally speaks about social taboo with respect to marriage between close relatives and how such persons have been ostracised from the community. It also shows the different social set up of the Kabui and the Tangkhul communities inhabiting in the hills of Manipur.

Cast

Accolades

The film won the Best Feature Film in Manipuri Award at the 41st National Film Awards.[11] The citation for the award reads, "For correlating the integration of Man with Nature for the development of the human personality."

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Sambal Wangma' - Manipuri Movie :: eRang Classic. 2 May 2022. www.e-pao.net.
  2. Web site: Manipuri Cinema : Multiple Facets. Meghachandra Kongbam. 2 May 2022. communicationtoday.net.
  3. Web site: Ph. Sobita Devi - Times of India. 2 May 2022. Times of India.
  4. Web site: E-rang! E-pao Movie/Entertainment Channel. 2 May 2022. e-pao.org.
  5. Web site: Star Kamei 1st Debut film 'Sambal Wangma' :: Star Kamei - eRang Classic. 2 May 2022. www.e-pao.net.
  6. Web site: Entertainment in Manipur. 2 May 2022. www.manipuronline.in.
  7. Web site: Manipuri Feature Film Bags National Award After 12 Years. 2 May 2022. kanglaonline.com.
  8. Web site: Manipuri Film Industry. M. Bimolchandra Singh. 2 May 2022. journals.indexcopernicus.com.
  9. Web site: Concerns and constraints of Film-Making in North-East India. Uttam Kr Pegu. 2 May 2022. www.researchgate.net.
  10. Web site: Hamom Sadananda : A Phenomenal Artiste. 2 May 2022. manipurtimes.com.
  11. Web site: K. Ibohal Sharma - Times of India. 18 September 2022. Times of India.