Documentary film on Kangla released
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 18 2015 :
Manipur Art and Culture Secretary K Radhakumar Singh released a documentary film titled Kangla directed by renowned Manipuri film director Aribam Shyam Sharma in a function organised by the Manipur Film Development Corporation at Kangla Hall today as a part of World Heritage Day observance.
Director of Art and Culture K Sushila along with retired Director of Art and Culture Dr K Sobita attended the release ceremony held here today.
Speaking at the occasion, film director Aribam Shyam Sharma related the difficulties faced by the production team during the making of the film.
"The film was a challenge.
It took us more time in its making than we had anticipated," the director recounted.
The film, he added records the unique history of Manipur.
"Literally speaking, the history of the Kangla is the history of Manipur," Shyam said.
The film is a documentary narration featuring the voice of late lyricist B Jayanta Kumar Sharma, he added.
A two-minute silence was also observed to show respect to the late lyricist.