Crew members of Phijeegi Mani felicitated
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 13 2012:
Crew members of the National Award winning Manipuri film 'Phijeegi Mani' including its Producers and Artists were felicitated at Cosmo Ground, Chingkhu today.
The felicitation programme which was organised by Chingkhu Villagers was graced by Padmashree Shyam Sharma as Chief Guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Shyam Sharma said that different films with different themes give different messages to the people.
Film producers of the state need to come out with good films which give meaningful and good messages to the public.
At the same time production of entertaining films is also needed.
The internationally reknowned Manipuri filmmaker observed that 'Phijeegi Mani' is also a film with value embedded in it.
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Actress Tonthoi has been awarded the Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.
We further need to produce more award winning films in the state.
Speaking as Guest of Honour, Dr K Sobita, Director, Arts and Culture, Government of Manipur, said that the Manipur Film Development Corporation (MFDC) is trying its level best to develop Manipuri films and is also offering incentives to artists of the state to encourage them.
The function was presided over by senior artist Nageshwar Chingkhuba.
The Director, Producer, artists and technicians of the film 'Phijeegi Mani' were presented with gifts on the occasion.