Blessing ceremony of "Pu-Wa: The Golden Biblion" held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 27 2023:
A Yaipha Thouni (blessing) ceremony of "Pu-Wa: The Golden Biblion" film was held on Thursday at The Yumlak, Taothong Apheiba, with blessings bestowing upon the cast and crew.
The film features an ensemble cast of Manipuri actors Kaiku and Edhou and international actors Oli Diuzharden (Russian), Mariia Gruzintceva (Russian), Ariel Kambale (South African) and Maneesida Hatthakij (Thai) with Joychand Moirangthem as the director.
Joychand Moirangthem who is also Pakhangba Films & Entertainment Production head, informed that the film is an upcoming masterpiece that will showcase the importance of Manipuri manuscript "Puya", which is an essential and revered text that has played a vital role in shaping the cultural identity of Manipur.
"Pu-Wa: The Golden Biblion" is produced by RD Group and Pakhangba Films & Entertainment and will pay tribute to the rich cultural heritage of Manipur, the director said.
The screenplay is by Khorjei Laang, and the story by Poireinganbi Chanu, Dr Atom Sunil Singh and Joychand Moirangthem, with chief consultant Thokchom Thoiba and Chungkham Sunilkumar as Thang-Ta experts.
"The movie is set to be a ground-breaking him with Hollywood level production quality and utilising advanced equipment and cutting-edge technology.
It will be the first of its kind in Northeast India and will be distributed throughout Southeast Asia and other parts of the world", maintained the director, and affirmed that the him will take the importance of "Puya" to a global audience, highlighting the unique features of the text and its signihcant role in shaping the society of Manipur.