Award winning artistes, jury member feted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 25 2023:
Women Against Crime (WAC) felicitated Ethoi Oinam and Ratan Khekman (Mukkhai), who respectively won Best Actor (Female) and Best Actor in Negative Role awards at the MANI-FA-2023 for their roles in the him 'Nongmei Paiba Rapist' produced by WAC, in a function held at WAC women's home located at Kongba on Tuesday.
In a statement, WAC informed that other cast and crew members of the him namely Suraj Ngaseppam, Gepelina Mayanglambam and cinematographer Gulshan Mangang as well as others attended the felicitation function.
Apart from the two awards, the him also received nomination for several awards in the Manipuri Film Award (MANIFA) 2023 hosted by Film Forum Manipur and Thouna, Kakching.
WAC gave the credit of the success of the him to the local clubs and Meira Paibi organisations of the state, which play major role in raising their voices against crimes against women and children.
WAC also thanked all concerned for their support and cooperation in producing its first feature film.
On the other hand, Shumang Leela group Iramdam Manipur Artistes' Association (IMAA) felicitated the group's artiste Ratan Khekman on winning MANIFA-2023 award and jury member of Neta Irabot Leelaroi Lifetime Award (Shumang Leela) 2023 Geetchandra Chongtham in a function held at Wangjing Hodam on Monday.
IMAA-producers Ningombam Tomba, Okram Kunjo and artistes of the Shumang Leela group attended the felicitation function.