'Ashengba Iral', 'Yahouthengba Khoimu' shine at International Film Festival Bay of Bengal
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 03 2025: Two Manipuri feature films, 'Ashengba Iral' and 'Yahouthengba Khoimu' garnered recognition at the International Film Festival, Bay of Bengal 2025, demonstrating the growing strength and visibility of Manipuri cinema.

'Ashengba Iral' won the Best Producer Award while 'Yahouthengba Khoimu' (Blossom of Love) bagged the Best Feature Film Award.

The awards ceremony took place on Monday night at Sarat Sadan in Howrah, near the Howrah Railway Station, West Bengal.

The festival was organized by the Indian Film Makers' Association and featured a total of 23 films from various countries.

Produced by Kshetrimayum Subadani under the banner of Dosuyali Film Production, Manipur, Ashengba Iral is based on a story written by Subadani herself, who is also a noted short story writer.

OC Meira was at the helm as director with Manaobi MM writing the screenplay of Ashengba Iral, presented by Leishang (proprietor of Leishna Company) and starring Avi Khundrakpam, Ithoi Oinam, Rashi and Nongthanganbi in prominent roles.

The film has earned several accolades in the past, including Best Music Director, Best Female Singer, and Best Child Artiste at the 15th Manipur State Film Awards in 2023.It also secured the Best Feature Film North East and Best Director awards at the Prag Cine Awards 2023, the Jury Mention Award at the 2nd NIRI International Film Festival 2023 in Kolkata, and Best Editor along with another Best Child Artiste award at SSS MANIFA 2023 .

Kshetrimayum Subadani, the producer, has a rich history in Manipuri cinema, with earlier projects including feature films like Leikhamton and Icheton, as well as short films such as Tingkhang Satpa, Leiyisingi Wangmada, and Lockdown.

Moreover, 'Yahouthengba Khoimu', the 135-minute long film is produced by Dr RK Nayansana Devi and directed by Rakesh Naorem under the banner of Ipak Films Production.

With RK Nayansana Devi as the story writer and Khwairakpam Bishwamitra behind the screenplay and dialogue, the film has Avi Khundrakpam, Ithoi Oinam and Ratana Kshetrimayum as lead actors.

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