VDF Thasana

VDF Thasana is a 2014 Indian Meitei language film written and directed by Homen D' Wai and produced by L. Momo Sharma, under the banner of Robin Color Picture.[1][2] It stars Gurumayum Bonny as the titular protagonist with Leishangthem Tonthoi and Abenao Elangbam in the lead roles.[3]

VDF Thasana
Theatrical release poster
Directed byHomen D' Wai
Written byHomen D' Wai
Produced byL. Momo Sharma
StarringGurumayum Bonny
Leishangthem Tonthoi
Abenao Elangbam
CinematographyMahesh Chhetry
Edited byKalu & Pibaton
Music byGotimayum Surchandra Sharma
Audiography:
Romi Lamabam
Production
company
Robin Color Picture
Distributed byColor Art
Release date
27 March 2014
Running time
150 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMeitei language (officially called Manipuri language)

VDF Thasana was released at Bhagyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on 27 March 2014.[4] Due to limited seat capacity of BOAT, the film was premiered again the next day on 28 April 2014 at Shankar Talkies, Lamphel. It was screened in various theatres of Manipur in June 2014.[5]

Cast
  • Gurumayum Bonny as Thasana
  • Leishangthem Tonthoi as Laishna
  • Abenao Elangbam as Thadoi
  • Ibomcha as Pharaba, Thasana's friend
  • R.K. Sanajaoba as Laishna's father
  • Heisnam Ongbi Indu as Thasana's mother
  • Philem Puneshori as Thadoi's mother
  • Hijam Shyamdhani as Tomal, Thadoi's grandfather

Accolades

The film bagged five awards at the 9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014.[6]

Award Category Winner's name Result
9th Manipur State Film Awards 2014 Best Audiography Romi Lamabam Won
Best Editing Hodam Tommy Won
Best Lyricist Homen D' Wai Won
Best Female Playback Singer R.K. Nandeshori Won
Best Male Playback Singer Gurumayum Bonny Won

Soundtrack

Gotimayum Surchandra Sharma composed the soundtrack for the film and Homen D' Wai wrote the lyrics. The songs are titled Keishampat ni Keishampat and Ha Ha Tomal.

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Keishampat ni Keishampat"Homen D' WaiG. SurchandraGurumayum Bonny, Surma Chanu06:19
2."Ha Ha Tomal"Homen D' WaiG. SurchandraGurumayum Bonny, Nandeshori05:51
Total length:12:10

References
  1. "Bonny becomes VDF". manipurupdate.com.
  2. "Manipuri filmmaker Homen D' Wai passes away". Imphal Free Press.
  3. "Ragging real-life to Ritzy reel-life : Bonny just did it | Manipur Times". manipurtimes.com. 27 September 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  4. "VDF Thasana - KUMHEI". www.kumhei.com.
  5. "VDF Thasana Movie Premiere - Kumhei Events". www.kumhei.com.
  6. "9th & 10th Manipur Film Awards presented". The People's Chronicle.


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