Eigi Kona

Eigi Kona (English: Stallone, My Pony) is a 2019 Indian Meitei language film directed by Bobby Wahengbam and Maipaksana Haorongbam and produced by Dr. K. Sushila Leima, under the banner of Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions.[1][2] The film was premiered at Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), Palace Compound in 2019.[3][4] Eigi Kona was selected for Indian Panorama of the 51st International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2020.[5][6] The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.[7]

Eigi Kona
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Directed byBobby Wahengbam
Maipaksana Haorongbam
Screenplay byMaipaksana Haorongbam
Story byMaipaksana Haorongbam
Produced byDr. K. Sushila Leima
StarringSinam Shaolin
Prafullo Chandra
Ayekpam Shanti
Leishangthem Tonthoi
Romesh Elangbam
CinematographyIrom Maipak
Edited byRajkumar Lalmani
Music byR.K. Birendrajit
Production
company
Luwang Apokpa Mamikol
Distributed byLuwang Apokpa Mamikol
Release date
2019
Running time
90 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

Eigi Kona got official selections at the Indica Film Utsav 2020, 4th Ottawa Indian Film Festival Awards (OIFFA) 2021 and Thrissur International Film Festival 2021.[8][9][10]

The film was also screened at the 52nd International Film Festival of India 2021 under the section India@75. It was organized as a part of the ongoing celebrations to commemorate 75 years of India's independence, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and 18 films were selected under the section.[11]

Synopsis

Thawai, a young boy loves to play Polo riding Stallone, a pony. Like him, Stallone is descendant of the horse his famous grandfather rode on playing polo. Again, like him, horses are in shabby positions for want of food and shelter. His father can't help but to sell Stallone out of poverty where Thawai becomes sick with pangs of separation from the horse. Unable to see Thawai's suffering, all including the coach, mentor, and family members try to bring back the Stallone. The owner, who used to be a great polo player, finally hands over the pony to Thawai for the love of the game.

Cast
  • Sinam Shaolin as Thawai
  • Prafullo Chandra as Ibopishak, Thawai's father
  • Ayekpam Shanti as Ashangbi, Thawai's mother
  • Leishangthem Tonthoi as Nganthoi
  • Romesh Elangbam as Romesh
  • Jasmin Elangbam as Latabi
  • Sukanya Haorongbam as Bembem
  • Chajing Deben as Latabi's father
  • Angom Phiroj
  • Berlin
  • Surajlata
  • Eigya Inaocha

Accolades

The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 67th National Film Awards.[12] The citation for the National Award reads, "A thrilling film revealing the present plight and conditions of polo players and ponies in their place of origin."

Sinam Shaolin who plays the role of Thawai won the Best Child Artist award at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.[13][14]

Award Category Winner's name Result
67th National Film Awards Best Feature Film in Manipuri Producer:
Luwang Apokpa Mamikol Productions
Directors:
Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam		 Won
13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Special Jury Mention Producer:
Dr. K. Sushila Leima
Directors:
Bobby Wahengbam & Maipaksana Haorongbam		 Won
Best Child Artist Sinam Shaolin Won
Best Costume Design A. Ragini & W. Chandrima Won
Special Jury Mention Yendrenbam Manitomba (Art Direction) Won

References
  1. "Eigi Kona". my.iffigoa.org.
  2. "Manipuri Films Eigi Kona, Highways of Life Part of IFFI's Indian Panorama lineup". 25 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  3. Sharma, K Sarojkumar (21 December 2020). "2 Manipuri films also selected for Indian Panaroma section of event | Imphal News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  4. "Manipur film journalists body to introduce annual Manipuri feature film award". nenow.in.
  5. Samom, Sobhapati (20 December 2020). "Two Manipuri films selected for Indian Panorama of IFFI 2020". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  6. "'Bridge', 'Eigi Kona', 'Highways of Life' get entry to Indian Panorama". e-pao.net.
  7. "67th National Film Awards: Complete List". The Hindu.
  8. "Stallone My Pony: OIFFA 2021". www.goelevent.com.
  9. "Eigi Kona - The Sangai Express". The Sangai Express.
  10. "'Eigi Kona' receives Rajat Kamal for best regional Manipuri feature film". Imphal Free Press.
  11. "52nd IFFI to celebrate India@75 by showcasing the glory of Indian Cinema". indiaeducationdiary.in.
  12. "67th National Film Awards Live Updates: Here's the list of winners". www.news18.com.
  13. "Manipur State Film Awards announced: Documentary on pugilist Laishram Sarita wins big". nenow.in.
  14. "13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020 Result". e-pao.net.
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