MLA Nemcha assures help to tribal filmmakers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, November 08 2021:
Kangpokpi Assembly Constituency MLA Nemcha Kipgen released a Kuki feature film 'Lonlhi - The Tears" on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba at Mandap Hall in Kangpokpi town.
Kuki superstar Paolien Kom starrer "Lonlhi - The Tears", directed by the actor himself also features another Kuki superstar Letlenchung, popularly known as Boichung Lupho, Thangminlal Haokip, Sishi Tputhang, Sana Lienthang and Jessica Chongloi.
Introducing Kakai Mate, a promising Kuki actor, the first Neihsiel film production also includes Boithem Hangshing as child artiste while Merina Haokip, Chingte Mate ahd Kimneilhing Haokip play supporting roles.
The lone BJP woman MLA Nemcha Kipgen attended the releasing ceremony of the film as chief guest while Paominthang Kipgen, advisor of Kuki Film Development Corporation, and Thanglensei Kipgen, chairman of Thadou Inpi Kangpokpi district, attended as guest of honour and functional president respectively.
During her speech, Nemcha Kipgen said, "Everyone can work hard but only those who have the determination in what they do achieve greatness, and through hard work even the mediocre can achieve success".
The MLA, while acknowledging the hardships faced by the film industry, especially tribal filmmakers, owing to lack of marketing, stressed the need for creativity and quality of work to reach wider audience.
She also assured of helping Paolien Kom and the him industry as and when needed while encouraging the Kuki film industry to focus on motivational films for a meaningful impact in the society.
The theme song of the film, "Ka mit-a lonlhi", beautifully sung by acclaimed Kuki singer Mimin Haokip has become a household song in the town.
The film, which was written and directed by the actor Paolien Kom himself and edited by Franky Suantak, tells the story of a poor boy who becomes an IPS officer after losing
all his beloved family.