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Chatledo Eidi
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Wikipedia article
'Chatledo Eidi' (English: 'Gone With A Heavy Heart') is a 2000 Manipuri film directed and produced by Makhonmani Mongsaba under the banner of Sangai Films. It is based on the famous radio play 'Chatledo Eidi Meigee Ching Puduna' by Moirangthem Inao. The film was selected for Indian Panorama of the 32nd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2001. The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 48th National Film Awards.
Synopsis
'Sheilesh' and 'Sandhyarani's' love affair begins on a rainy day through a mutual friend 'Radharani'. Both the lovebirds face harsh realities of life in differing ways. 'Sheilesh' looks for new jobs and opportunities but the prevailing system of corruption never stands in favour of a simpleton like him. 'Sandhyarani' lives under a roof where her sister-in-law becomes the main reason for their family's harmony to be constantly disturbed. Despite all the obstacles their lives have to offer, 'Sheilesh' and 'Sandhyarani' strive hard for a shared future. Unfortunately, they part ways and 'Sandhyarani' leaves her paternal home with a heavy heart.
Cast
* Nityaibi as Sheilesh
* G. Kavita as Sandhyarani
* Rajkumar Jnaranjan as Rajen, Sandhyarani's brother
* Jugeshwari as Bimola, Rajen's wife
* Randhoni as Sandhyarani's and Rajen's mother
* Romesh
* Shumila as Radharani, Sandhyarani's friend
* Mangsidam Binod
* Birjit Ngangomba
* Ibochouba Meetei
* Tamphamani
* Muhini
* Baby Dipa
* Ojit
Accolades
The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Manipuri at the 48th National Film Awards. The citation for the National Award reads, "'For narrating a complex love story in a simple manner and reflects the flavour of the land beautifully'".
The film won the Best Feature Film and Best Director Awards at the 5th Manipur State Film Festival.
Soundtrack
Sagolsem Tijendra composed the soundtrack for the film.
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